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Definition of wreath noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

wreath

noun
 
/riːθ/
 
/riːθ/
(plural wreaths
 
/riːðz/
 
/riːðz/
)
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  1. an arrangement of flowers and leaves, especially in the shape of a circle, placed on graves, etc. as a sign of respect for somebody who has died
    • The Queen laid a wreath at the war memorial.
    Topics Plants and treesc2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • Christmas
    • festive
    • holiday
    verb + wreath
    • lay
    • place
    • send
    preposition
    • wreath of
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  2. an arrangement of flowers and/or leaves in the shape of a circle, traditionally hung on doors as a decoration at Christmas
    • a holly wreath
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • Christmas
    • festive
    • holiday
    verb + wreath
    • lay
    • place
    • send
    preposition
    • wreath of
    See full entry
  3. a circle of flowers or leaves worn on the head, and used in the past as a sign of honour
    • a laurel wreath
    Extra Examples
    • Olive wreaths were awarded to the Olympic victors.
    • She wore a wreath of roses around her head.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • Christmas
    • festive
    • holiday
    verb + wreath
    • lay
    • place
    • send
    preposition
    • wreath of
    See full entry
  4. (literary) a circle of smoke, cloud, etc.
    • wreaths of mist
  5. Word OriginOld English writha, related to writhe.
See wreath in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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