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   Or·na·ment

   noun

   • 1. a thing used to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine. Similar knickknacktrinketbaublepiece of bric-a-bracbibelotgewgawgimcrackfurbelowobjetaccessoryinformal:whatnotdingle-dangledoobrydoodahtchotchketsatskedated:folderolarchaic:whim-whamkickshawbijou
   • ▪ a quality or person adding grace, beauty, or honor to something: "the design would be a great ornament to the metropolis"
   • ▪ decoration added to embellish something, especially a building: "it served more for ornament than for protection" Similar decorationadornmentembellishmentornamentationtrimmingaccessoriesfrillsfripperyfineryenhancementbeautificationgarnishgarnishinggarnishmentgingerbread
   • ▪ embellishments and decorations, such as trills or grace notes, added to a melody.
   • ▪ the accessories of worship, such as the altar, chalice, and sacred vessels.

   verb

   • 1. make (something) look more attractive by adding decorative items: "the men and women in the Stone Age ornamented their caves"

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘accessory’): from Old French ournement, from Latin ornamentum ‘equipment, ornament’, from ornare ‘adorn’. The verb dates from the early 18th century.

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   An ornament is a decoration. You can also ornament something by making it more beautiful or festive. The most common use of ornament is probably in Christmas ornaments, which decorate a tree. Similarly, any ornament makes something prettier, flashier, or more festive.

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   noun. us / ˈɔːr.nə.mənt / uk / ˈɔː.nə.mənt / Add to word list. C2 [ C ] an object that is beautiful rather than useful: a glass ornament. garden ornaments such as statues and fountains. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. decorations or a decoration. decoration It's time to put away the Christmas decorations.

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   Ornament definition: an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part. See examples of ORNAMENT used in a sentence.

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   Verb. Filter. noun. ornaments. Anything serving to adorn; decoration; embellishment; also, a desirable or needed adjunct. Webster's New World. Something or someone regarded as, or merely as, a decorative accessory. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A person considered as a source of pride, honor, or credit.

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   See ornament in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: ornament. Definition of ornament noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishORNAMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 1, 2024 · ornament in American English. (ˈornəmənt ; for v., ˈɔrnəˌmɛnt ) noun. 1. anything serving to adorn; decoration; embellishment; also, a desirable or needed adjunct. 2. a person whose character or talent adds luster to the surroundings, society, etc. 3. an adorning or being adorned; ornamentation.

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   Ornament definition, an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments. See more.