Definition of ornamental
:of, relating to, or serving as ornament;
specifically
:grown as an ornamental
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Examples of ornamental in a Sentence
The garden has many ornamental shrubs.
the trim on Victorian houses is sometimes elaborately ornamental
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The supermodel took to the red carpet in an ornamental updo, her brunette slicked back and twisted into an architectural coil that combined elegance with just the right amount of offbeat flair.
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These trees come in a variety of vivid foliage colors and produce highly ornamental, airy flowers that dry into seed clusters that resemble tinted smoke.
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The chandeliers in the main room are original, as are most of the house's ornamental details.
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Long use has produced a miscegenated body with ornamental value.
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An exposition in New Orleans in 1883 helped introduce the vine to the South, and by 1900, kudzu seeds were sold as an ornamental vine to shade porches and courtyards of Southern homes.
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A normally modest Lisa Gherardini appears for her sitting heavily rouged, her hair in a snood, her lavish jewelry and ornamental scarves someone else’s idea.
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In hot, dry sites, ornamental grasses will be happier while giving a similar effect.
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Once the hole is big enough the first of a succession of ornamental ceramic saucers are inserted, stretching it over a period of years -- one example from the neighboring Surma tribe measured 19.5cm wide.
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First Known Use of ornamental
1595
ornamental Synonyms
Synonyms
adorning, beautifying, cosmetic, embellishing, decorativeAntonyms
functional, utilitarianRelated Words
alluring, appealing, attractive, charming, delightful, glamorous (also glamourous), pleasing, prepossessing; beauteous, beautiful, bonny (also bonnie) [chiefly British], comely, fair, gorgeous, handsome, lovely, pretty, stunning; detailed, elaborate, fancy, ornateDefinition of ornamental
:a decorative object;
especially
:a plant cultivated for its beauty rather than for use
Examples of ornamental in a Sentence
The garden has many beautiful ornamentals.
a collection of fragile ornamentals kept in a glass cabinet
Recent Examples of ornamental from the Web
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With its bold form, contorted branching, unique bark and decorative clusters of large pods rattling in the wind, Kentucky coffee tree is an exceptional winter ornamental.
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The virus affects many other plants, such as tomatoes, squash, beans, cucumbers and some ornamentals.
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Ornamec kills grasses and can be applied over some ornamentals.
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Florists and gardeners are forever on the lookout for new colors and varieties of plants, however, but making popular ornamental and cut flowers, like roses, vibrant blue has proved quite difficult.
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The mold that affects turf is usually blue in color but yellow and pink forms may cover the stems and leaves of low-growing ornamentals. Slime mold does not seem to harm turf and can be brushed, raked, mowed or hosed off the grass.
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A comfortable level of humidity was maintained by interior planters, irrigated by recirculating water, and filled with colorful ornamentals, hearty tomato vines and even a fruit-bearing banana palm.
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Oak trees in many towns appear to be the favorite choice of the caterpillars, but residents say many other varieties have been hit as well, including apple trees and expensive ornamentals.
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Basil, sunflower seeds, beans, cucumbers, corn, melons, pumpkins and many annual ornamentals can be seeded directly in the ground. •
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ornamental.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of ornamental
1650
ornamental Synonyms
Synonyms
bauble, bibelot, curio, curiosity, doodad, gaud, gewgaw (also geegaw), gimcrack, kickshaw, novelty, knickknack, tchotchke, trinketRelated Words
bijouterie, bric-a-brac, gimcrackery, trinketry, trumpery, virtu (or vertu); bagatelle, trifle; figurine, objet d'art (also objet), ornament; keepsake, memento, souvenir; conversation piece; collectible (or collectable), collector's itemORNAMENTAL Defined for English Language Learners
ornamental
play
adjective
Definition of ornamental for English Language Learners
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: used to make something more attractive : used for decoration
ornamental
noun
Definition of ornamental for English Language Learners
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: a plant that is grown for its beauty rather than for its fruit, wood, etc. : an ornamental plant
ORNAMENTAL Defined for Kids
Definition of ornamental for Students
:serving to add beauty :decorative
- The columns are just ornamental.
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