ornament (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

Definition

A thing used to make something look more attractive, but usually not essential.

Examples

• She wore a delicate silver necklace as a simple ornament.

• The architect added decorative carvings to the building's facade as ornaments.

• Small, colorful ornaments were hung from the branches of the tree.

How to Use ornament

ornament with (prepositional phrase)

To decorate something using a specific item or material. — "They decided to ornament the cake with fresh berries."

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