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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Namely, the Bavarian flag hides a red Nazi flag, and someone also covered up soldiers, Nazi salutes by passersby, and wreaths on the Mahnmal der Bewegung monument.
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Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Francis had visited Lampedusa in 2013, on his first trip outside Rome, and tossed a wreath into the Mediterranean in honor of the thousands of migrants who died in the perilous crossing.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Whitfield's favorite part is adding personal touches, like a seasonal wreath on the door and colorful hanging planters.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Most also offer gardening classes where flower enthusiasts can learn how to grow their own cutting garden, build crowns and wreaths, or do yoga and leave with a custom bouquet.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Francis had visited Lampedusa in 2013, on his first trip outside Rome, and tossed a wreath into the Mediterranean in honor of the thousands of migrants who died in the perilous crossing.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Whitfield's favorite part is adding personal touches, like a seasonal wreath on the door and colorful hanging planters.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Most also offer gardening classes where flower enthusiasts can learn how to grow their own cutting garden, build crowns and wreaths, or do yoga and leave with a custom bouquet.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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