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
Reviewers praise the color, size, and fullness of this 22-inch wreath, which requires minimal fluffing to reach show-stopping lushness.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Denim Tears, a brand founded in 2019 with a store in New York City, sells sweatsuits, jeans and denim jackets emblazoned with a design akin to a wreath, which is the design at issue in this case—though it is called the Denim Tears Mark throughout the complaint.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 Apr. 2025
Easter speckled egg wreath: $16.98 Welcome spring and Easter to your home with this beautiful speckled egg wreath from Walmart.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The King and Queen will also have audiences with President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni, and the royal couple are set to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Denim Tears, a brand founded in 2019 with a store in New York City, sells sweatsuits, jeans and denim jackets emblazoned with a design akin to a wreath, which is the design at issue in this case—though it is called the Denim Tears Mark throughout the complaint.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 Apr. 2025
Easter speckled egg wreath: $16.98 Welcome spring and Easter to your home with this beautiful speckled egg wreath from Walmart.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The King and Queen will also have audiences with President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni, and the royal couple are set to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 7 Apr. 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 18 May. 2025.
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