Wreath

Pronunciation: /riːθ/

Definitions of wreath

noun a circular band of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn as an ornament or for laying on a grave

Example Sentences

A1 I hung a wreath on my front door for Christmas.

A2 She made a wreath out of pine cones and twine.

B1 The wreath of flowers on the table added a touch of elegance to the room.

B2 The intricate design of the wreath was admired by all who saw it.

C1 The wreath symbolized unity and peace in the community.

C2 The artist's masterpiece was a wreath made entirely of recycled materials.

Examples of wreath in a Sentence

formal The wreath was carefully crafted with fresh flowers and greenery for the ceremony.

informal I hung the wreath on the front door to add a festive touch to our home.

slang Check out the cool wreath I made for the holiday party!

figurative The wreath of lies she spun eventually caught up with her and led to her downfall.

Grammatical Forms of wreath

• past tense: wreathed
• plural: wreaths
• comparative: more wreath
• superlative: most wreath
• present tense: wreath
• future tense: will wreath
• perfect tense: have wreathed
• continuous tense: is wreathing
• singular: wreath
• positive degree: wreath
• infinitive: to wreathe
• gerund: wreathing
• participle: wreathing

Origin and Evolution of wreath

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wreath' originated from the Old English word 'writha' meaning twisted band or ring.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'wreath' expanded to include decorative circular arrangements of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used for ceremonies or celebrations.