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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Hanging a wreath on your front door is a quick and simple way to add autumnal charm to your front entryway.
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Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
The pop-up will feature a photo booth, lyric wall and a massive wreath so guests can recreate the diva's Christmas album cover.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
This year’s National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 14, when more than 2 million volunteers and supporters will place wreaths on veterans’ gravesites at more than 4,600 locations in all 50 states.
—Debby Rice, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
When the South Korean entertainment company behind the band, SM Entertainment, tried to bring him back to the band earlier this month, fans still weren’t ready to forgive him, sending white funeral wreaths to the company’s headquarters in Seoul and organizing online campaigns in protest.
—Larissa Gao, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
The pop-up will feature a photo booth, lyric wall and a massive wreath so guests can recreate the diva's Christmas album cover.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
This year’s National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 14, when more than 2 million volunteers and supporters will place wreaths on veterans’ gravesites at more than 4,600 locations in all 50 states.
—Debby Rice, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
When the South Korean entertainment company behind the band, SM Entertainment, tried to bring him back to the band earlier this month, fans still weren’t ready to forgive him, sending white funeral wreaths to the company’s headquarters in Seoul and organizing online campaigns in protest.
—Larissa Gao, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Wreath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wreath. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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