wreath
noun/riːθ/
/riːθ/
(plural wreaths
/riːðz/
/riːðz/
)- 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.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- Christmas
- festive
- holiday
- …
- lay
- place
- send
- …
- wreath of
- 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
- …
- lay
- place
- send
- …
- wreath of
- 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
- …
- lay
- place
- send
- …
- wreath of
- (literary) a circle of smoke, cloud, etc.
- wreaths of mist
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Word OriginOld English writha, related to writhe.
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