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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Christmas in Hogsmeade Village will bring holiday performances by the Frog Choir and seasonal food at Three Broomsticks along with magical garlands, wreaths and lights.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature twinkling lights, magical garlands and cheerful wreaths, plus traditional holiday a cappella performances from The Frog Choir.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Peachtree Group is looking to work with a bakery for cookie decorating events and crafters for wreath-making activities.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
The accusations came after Harry—who is estranged from William, Kate and his father King Charles—sent a wreath and a handwritten letter to be placed in honor of his grandfather, Prince Philip, at the Burma Star Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in London on September 2025.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature twinkling lights, magical garlands and cheerful wreaths, plus traditional holiday a cappella performances from The Frog Choir.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Peachtree Group is looking to work with a bakery for cookie decorating events and crafters for wreath-making activities.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
The accusations came after Harry—who is estranged from William, Kate and his father King Charles—sent a wreath and a handwritten letter to be placed in honor of his grandfather, Prince Philip, at the Burma Star Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in London on September 2025.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2025.
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