ornament — a decorative object or detail added to something to make it more attractive
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a decorative object or detail added to something to make it more attractive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's house is full of ornaments that she collected from her world travels.
- The wedding cake was so heavily ornamented that it looked like a fancy jewelry box.
- He spent three hours choosing the perfect ornament for his new apartment.
ornament
NOUN[/ˈɔːrnəmənt/]
a decorative object or detail added to something to make it more attractive
She hangs a glass ornament on the tree, and it catches the light beautifully.
Each ornament creates a moment of torment.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ornamentum,' derived from the verb 'ornare' meaning 'to equip' or 'to adorn.' The Latin root is related to the Proto-Indo-European base meaning 'to fit' or 'to prepare.'
Breakdown
or- (to equip, adorn) + -ment (noun suffix indicating result or product) = ornament (something that adorns or decorates)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's house is full of ornaments that she collected from her world travels.”
“The wedding cake was so heavily ornamented that it looked like a fancy jewelry box.”
“He spent three hours choosing the perfect ornament for his new apartment.”
“The cat knocked down every single ornament from the Christmas tree within five minutes.”
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