Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
noun a decorative object or detail
A1 I hung a small ornament on the Christmas tree.
A2 She bought a new ornament for her living room shelves.
B1 The antique ornament was passed down through generations in the family.
B2 The intricate glass ornament sparkled in the sunlight.
C1 The artist crafted a unique ornament out of recycled materials.
C2 The ornate ornament added a touch of elegance to the room.
verb to decorate or embellish
A1 She likes to ornament her room with colorful posters.
A2 The children ornamented the Christmas tree with handmade decorations.
B1 The artist carefully ornamented the vase with intricate patterns.
B2 The chef ornamented the dessert with edible flowers and gold leaf.
C1 The architect ornamented the building facade with ornate carvings and sculptures.
C2 The designer ornamented the gown with intricate beadwork and embroidery.
formal The intricate ornament adorning the ceiling of the ballroom was truly breathtaking.
informal I love the ornament my grandma gave me for Christmas, it's so pretty.
slang Check out the cool ornament on that car, it's really blinging.
figurative Her kindness was like an ornament that brightened everyone's day.
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