1
: something intertwined or arranged in a circular shape: such as
a
: a decorative arrangement of foliage or flowers on a circular base
a Christmas wreath
b
: a band of intertwined flowers or leaves worn as a mark of honor or victory : garland
a laurel wreath
2
: something having a circular or coiling form
a wreath of smoke
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.
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It was initially called Decoration Day, for the practice of decorating graves with wreaths and flags.
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Bryan Walsh, Vox, 26 May 2025
The announcement punctuated the Veterans Day ceremony, which was created to mark the end of World War I, and featured a 21-gun salute by seven soldiers and wreath presentation.
—Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Other traditions held to mark the occasion will also be taking place, such as the 3 p.m. moment of remembrance, as well as various parades, religious services, speeches by public officials and the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Before speaking at Arlington National Cemetery with Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Bryan Walsh, Vox, 26 May 2025
The announcement punctuated the Veterans Day ceremony, which was created to mark the end of World War I, and featured a 21-gun salute by seven soldiers and wreath presentation.
—Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Other traditions held to mark the occasion will also be taking place, such as the 3 p.m. moment of remembrance, as well as various parades, religious services, speeches by public officials and the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Before speaking at Arlington National Cemetery with Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for wreath
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“Wreath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wreath. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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