Definition of wreath
wreaths
play play \ˈrēthz, ˈrēths\1 : something intertwined or arranged in a circular shape: such asa : a band of intertwined flowers or leaves worn as a mark of honor or victory : garland a laurel wreathb : a decorative arrangement of foliage or flowers on a circular base a Christmas wreath
2 : something having a circular or coiling form a wreath of smoke
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Examples of wreath in a Sentence
The President laid a wreath of flowers on the hero's grave.
The ancient Romans awarded laurel wreaths to winners of athletic contests.
Every December, I put a Christmas wreath on my front door.
Recent Examples of wreath from the Web
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The approximately 30-minute ceremony also included a local Boy Scout troop raising an American flag, two members of the troop playing taps, and Girls Scouts laying a wreath.
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The President will give remarks at a wreath-laying ceremony at the cemetery, which houses the graves of more than 400,000 soldiers who died in active duty, veterans and their families.
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Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before his remarks.
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Gen. Pierre St-Amand, Royal Canadian Air Force, lays a wreath during the 100th Remembrance Service for the Royal Flying Corps Cemetery at Greenwood Memorial Park on Monday.
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Jaslow will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday to take part in the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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David Hofmann of Blue Springs helped his mother and aunt carry wreaths and flowers to decorate family members’ graves Sunday at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Kansas City.
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Prince William will lead the tributes, laying a wreath along with Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham on the Wembley pitch before kickoff.
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Before kickoff, Prince William laid a wreath in memory of the victims alongside Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
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Origin and Etymology of wreath
Middle English wrethe, from Old English writha; akin to Old English wrīthan to twist — more at writhe
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WREATH Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of wreath for English Language Learners
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: an arrangement of leaves or flowers in the shape of a circle that is worn or placed as a sign of honor or victory
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: an arrangement of leaves, flowers, fruits, etc., in the shape of a circle that is used for decoration
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: something that is shaped like a circle
WREATH Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of wreath for Students
wreaths
\ˈrēthz, ˈrēths\: something twisted or woven into a circular shape a wreath of flowers a wreath of smoke
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See words that rhyme with wreath Spanish Central: Translation of wreath Nglish: Translation of wreath for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of wreath for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about wreath
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