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
Examples of ornamentation in a Sentence
A bright ribbon was used for ornamentation.
a ballroom with elaborate ornamentation
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The record itself is pretty stripped down, with a small combo and not a lot of ornamentation.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
That diversity can be seen in the shape and ornamentation of the objects, which are connected to the qualities of a few close relatives.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The fireplace mantle featured simple greenery, and the side tables had minimal ornamentation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
That diversity can be seen in the shape and ornamentation of the objects, which are connected to the qualities of a few close relatives.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The fireplace mantle featured simple greenery, and the side tables had minimal ornamentation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ornamentation
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“Ornamentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ornamentation. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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