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 set features traditional imagery, including fruit and evergreens, a holly wreath, two cardinals perched on mistletoe and a scarlet amaryllis bouquet—all designed using a collage method.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
During a tour of Windsor Castle, the Trumps laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II during a service at the castle's chapel, then spoke with the children before taking a tour of the chapel.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Afterward, the first couple will privately lay a wreath at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Use a foam wreath base and hot glue the moss to all sides.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
During a tour of Windsor Castle, the Trumps laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II during a service at the castle's chapel, then spoke with the children before taking a tour of the chapel.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Afterward, the first couple will privately lay a wreath at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Use a foam wreath base and hot glue the moss to all sides.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 2025.
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