noun
wreath
reeth
noun
1
A ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other material, used for decoration or as a mark of honour or remembrance.
"She hung a wreath of holly on the front door for Christmas."
"Veterans laid a wreath at the war memorial."
2
A curling or coiled shape, such as a ring of smoke.
"A wreath of mist hung over the valley at dawn."
How to Use Wreath
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA circular decoration, usually made from plants, hung up for holidays or laid down as a tribute.
Easily confused with
wreathe
Common pairings
a Christmas wreath
lay a wreath
a funeral wreath
Word Forms
wreaths plural
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Etymology
From Old English wrǣþ, meaning "something twisted or coiled" — a close relative of "writhe".