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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Let the wreath dry for at least 8 hours before hanging upright.
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Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
Earlier Sunday, Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier across the Potomac River at Arlington National Ceremony before he is anticipated to attend a dinner tonight.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Jan. 2025
Artificial trees and all wreaths should be scheduled for bulky item collection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Only real, untreated Christmas trees or wreaths (unwired) are accepted for composting, conserving landfill space.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
Earlier Sunday, Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier across the Potomac River at Arlington National Ceremony before he is anticipated to attend a dinner tonight.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Jan. 2025
Artificial trees and all wreaths should be scheduled for bulky item collection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Only real, untreated Christmas trees or wreaths (unwired) are accepted for composting, conserving landfill space.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Wreath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wreath. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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