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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The ceremony will feature a wreath placement, bagpipes, speakers, Piper High School JROTC presentation of colors, and Sunrise police and fire rescue honor guards.
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
There will be a laying of wreaths and flowers for all of the fallen, followed by brief comments.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The birds could return to build a new nest, so take your wreath down for now.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Statement Wreaths Statement wreaths were once associated with craft-store impulse buys, rather than considered design.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
There will be a laying of wreaths and flowers for all of the fallen, followed by brief comments.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The birds could return to build a new nest, so take your wreath down for now.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Statement Wreaths Statement wreaths were once associated with craft-store impulse buys, rather than considered design.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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