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

But Yee hopes that straight talk and her distinct lack of ornamentation will count for something with California voters. —Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026

Some of those preservationists led efforts at least to rescue parts of the building — including John Vinci and Richard Nickel, who saved the whole interior of the trading room and other ornamentation. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

Too much ornamentation can become quickly dated. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026

Together, both iterations underscore Jorge’s evolution as a designer who is unafraid to strip back ornamentation—and let form, material, and meaning speak for themselves. —Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 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