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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Girl Scout Ava Duff gave a speech and led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by other speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony at the first lady’s grave site in Yorba Linda.
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Jeff Gritchen, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, Oseguera was buried in a golden casket with enormous flower wreaths and a large military presence.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Don’t forget to add these $13 blackout curtains to bedrooms and guest rooms, and hang this cheerful spring wreath on the front door.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
For a quick and easy upgrade, snag this lavender wreath that adds color and brightness to your door.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Gritchen, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, Oseguera was buried in a golden casket with enormous flower wreaths and a large military presence.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Don’t forget to add these $13 blackout curtains to bedrooms and guest rooms, and hang this cheerful spring wreath on the front door.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
For a quick and easy upgrade, snag this lavender wreath that adds color and brightness to your door.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.
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