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
First Known Use of ornamental
1595
ornamental
Definition 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
First Known Use of ornamental
1650
ORNAMENTAL Defined for English Language Learners
ornamental
playDefinition of ornamental for English Language Learners
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: used to make something more attractive : used for decoration
ornamental
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.
Definition of ornamental for Students
: a plant grown for its beauty
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