Holiday Decorations

10 words in this vocabulary list

noun a small, showy trinket or decoration

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  • The elegant Christmas tree was adorned with delicate glass baubles.
  • I love hanging colorful baubles on the Christmas tree.
  • Check out these cool baubles I found at the thrift store!
  • She viewed the expensive necklace as a mere bauble compared to the love of her family.

noun a hanging, tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water

  • The icicle hanging from the roof slowly melted in the warm afternoon sun.
  • I almost slipped on the icicle that fell from the roof.
  • Watch out for that icicle, it's like a deadly weapon!
  • Her words were like sharp icicles, piercing through his heart.

noun a type of cone that is characteristic of pine trees

  • The pine cone is the seed-bearing structure of a pine tree.
  • I picked up a pine cone during my walk in the forest.
  • Check out this cool pine cone I found on the ground!
  • Her ideas were tightly packed together like a pine cone.

noun a type of coniferous tree that typically has long, needle-shaped leaves and produces cones

verb to long for or yearn for something

  • The pine tree is known for its evergreen needles and pine cones.
  • I love the smell of pine trees in the forest.
  • Let's go chill by the pine tree and have a picnic.
  • Her voice was as soothing as the sound of wind through pine needles.

noun a small plant with three-lobed leaves, typically used as a symbol of Ireland

  • The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and is often associated with St. Patrick's Day.
  • I found a four-leaf clover that looks like a shamrock in the garden.
  • I got a tattoo of a shamrock on my ankle to represent my Irish heritage.
  • The shamrock is often used as a symbol of luck and good fortune.

noun a type of evergreen tree with needle-like leaves

verb to make neat or tidy in appearance

adjective neat, smart, or stylish in appearance

  • The landscaper recommended planting spruce trees for a more elegant look.
  • I think we should spruce up the backyard with some new plants.
  • Let's spruce up this place before the guests arrive.
  • She decided to spruce up her resume before applying for the job.

adjective describing something as being like or covered in tinsel; gaudy or showy in a cheap or tacky way

  • The tinselly decorations added a festive touch to the elegant ballroom.
  • I love how tinselly the Christmas tree looks with all the glitter and ornaments.
  • That outfit is so tinselly, it's blinding me with all the sparkles.
  • Her personality is like a tinselly facade, shiny on the outside but lacking depth.

noun a rapid change of brightness; a flicker

adjective shining with a flickering light

  • The stars were twinkling in the night sky, creating a beautiful sight.
  • I love looking at the twinkling lights on the Christmas tree.
  • The city skyline was full of twinkling buildings that night.
  • Her eyes were twinkling with excitement as she talked about her upcoming trip.

noun a type of Christmas decoration originating from Germany, consisting of a pyramid-shaped structure with multiple levels, often decorated with candles and figurines

  • The Christmas pyramid is a traditional German decoration consisting of a wooden pyramid structure with rotating tiers.
  • I love putting up my Christmas pyramid every year, it really adds to the festive spirit.
  • Check out that cool Christmas pyramid on display at the holiday market!
  • The hierarchy at work resembles a Christmas pyramid, with the CEO at the top and interns at the bottom.

noun a decorated egg, often made of chocolate or candy, given as a gift or used in Easter celebrations

  • The game developer included an Easter egg for players to discover hidden within the code.
  • I found an Easter egg in the new software update that unlocks a secret feature.
  • Dude, did you see that Easter egg in the movie? It was so cool!
  • The author cleverly planted an Easter egg in the novel for attentive readers to uncover.