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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The other side: Trump and his Republican allies have sought to elevate the voices of the Gold Star families, laying wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery on the third anniversary of the bombing.
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Sophia Cai, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
Announcing that Christmas begins in October does not just mean rolling out tinsel, wreaths and gingerbread lattes.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2024
The violence followed a peaceful vigil in the seaside town attended by hundreds of mourners who laid wreaths, toys and candles in an emotional tribute to the three girls who were killed.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
Winners received laurel wreaths and medals with Nike, the Greek God of victory, emblazoned on them—just like the Olympic medals handed out in the current era.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 19 July 2024
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Sophia Cai, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
Announcing that Christmas begins in October does not just mean rolling out tinsel, wreaths and gingerbread lattes.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2024
The violence followed a peaceful vigil in the seaside town attended by hundreds of mourners who laid wreaths, toys and candles in an emotional tribute to the three girls who were killed.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
Winners received laurel wreaths and medals with Nike, the Greek God of victory, emblazoned on them—just like the Olympic medals handed out in the current era.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 19 July 2024
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“Wreath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wreath. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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