frills 1 of 2

noun

Definition of frillsnext
plural of frill
1
as in edgings
a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming I just had to sew the frill onto the bottom of the skirt and the dress was finished

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2
as in amenities
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary didn't get any food or drinks on the no-frills flight

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3
as in ornamentations
something that decorates or beautifies a birthday cake decorated with frills like edible glitter

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frills

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of frill
as in furbelows

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  1. amenities
  2. luxuries
  3. decorations
Noun
  • These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • What other amenities will be at The Picklr?
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of amenities
Noun
  • The Andiamo Along with all the supremely luxurious yet understated luxuries that walked the Bottega Veneta’s spring/summer 2023 show was a new bag.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Some luxuries are worth having in wartime.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of luxuries
Noun
  • That very night, British troops heard Germans singing carols and saw decorations poking up from the opposite trenches.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The decorations continue inside, where mantels and shelves crowd with evergreen garlands, scarlet poinsettias and spiky pine cones.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of decorations
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