ornamentation

noun

or·​na·​men·​ta·​tion ˌȯr-nə-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

: something that ornaments : embellishment

2

: the act or process of ornamenting : the state of being ornamented

Synonyms of ornamentation

• decoration
• ornament
• adornment

Examples of ornamentation in a Sentence

A bright ribbon was used for ornamentation.

a ballroom with elaborate ornamentation

Recent Examples on the Web

Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away. —Anya Von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026

From there, the ornamentation strips back, room by room, evolving with the narrative of the album. —Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026

It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026

Yet its sleek, monochromatic design serves as a quiet counterpoint to the temple’s rich ornamentation. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ornamentation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration