adornment

noun

adorn·​ment ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt 

1

: the action of adorning : the state of being adorned

2

: something that adorns

Synonyms

• ornamentation
• decoration
• ornament

Examples of adornment in a Sentence

the adornment of the walls with her paintings

Her room doesn't have any unnecessary adornments.

The entrance to the building has little adornment.

Recent Examples on the Web

The brand uses Italian cellulose acetate to create its chic adornments, selected for its durability and eco-credentials. —Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025

Hilton opted for the brand’s elegant Lurumus style, which is a mule style in black silk with a crystal adornment on the upper. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025

One of the simplest rituals of adornment in hoodoo traditions is our use of color! —Essence, 21 Oct. 2025

Trump has already made some other changes at the White House, like golden adornments in the Oval Office and a new patio in the Rose Garden, both of which mirror the aesthetic of his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago. —Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English adornement, borrowed from Anglo-French aurnement, from aurner, adourner "to adorn" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

adornment

noun

adorn·​ment ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt 

1

: the action of adorning : the state of being adorned

2

: something that adorns