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BNC: 12327 COCA: 9842

wreath

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
wreath /ˈriːθ/ noun
plural wreaths /ˈriːðz/ /ˈriːθs/
wreath
/ˈriːθ/
noun
plural wreaths /ˈriːðz/ /ˈriːθs/
Learner's definition of WREATH
[count]
: an arrangement of leaves or flowers in the shape of a circle that is worn or placed as a sign of honor or victory(代表敬意或胜利的)花圈,花环,花冠
: an arrangement of leaves, flowers, fruits, etc., in the shape of a circle that is used for decoration(装饰用)花环
literary : something that is shaped like a circle环形物;圈状物
BNC: 12327 COCA: 9842

wreath

noun

plural wreaths ˈrēt͟hz How to pronounce wreath (audio) ˈrēths How to pronounce wreath (audio)
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

Example Sentences

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 Two Marines placed a wreath on the stone crypt containing the ashes of Holocaust victims and Biden listened as a cantor recited the remembrance prayer. Arkansas Online, 14 July 2022 Two Marines placed a wreath on the stone crypt containing the ashes of Holocaust victims and Biden listened as a cantor recited the remembrance prayer. Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2022 Two Marines placed a wreath on the stone crypt containing the ashes of Holocaust victims. Josh Boak, Jesef Federman, Aamer Madhani, Anchorage Daily News, 13 July 2022 There was a moment of silence and a wreath-laying, before the crowd of dozens began to slowly migrate toward City Hall, where a portrait of the victims would be unveiled. Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 President Joe Biden headed to Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day to take part in the traditional wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, along with first lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. ABC News, 30 May 2022 The commemoration will be hosted by former news anchor Marc Bailey and will feature Memorial Day video messages, musical performances by Marine Band San Diego, a wreath laying, and a missing-man flyover. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2022 Bagpipes played and there was the symbolic wreath-laying. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 12 May 2022 Members of the public were invited to view the casket at the Capitol from noon to 3 p.m. and to an outdoor wreath-laying ceremony at the World War II Memorial on the Washington Mall at 4 p.m. Libby Cathey, ABC News, 14 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wrethe, from Old English writha; akin to Old English wrīthan to twist — more at writhe

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wreath was before the 12th century
BNC: 12327 COCA: 9842
wreath

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + WREATH | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEChristmas, festive, holiday (NAmE) 聖誕/節日/假日花環funeral葬禮花圈holly, laurel, olive, poppy (in the UK) (聖誕節裝飾用的)冬青花環;桂冠;橄欖花冠;罌粟花圈Olive wreaths were awarded to the Olympic victors.橄欖花冠被授予奧運獎牌獲得者。The princes laid a wreath at the Cenotaph.王子們向紀念碑獻了花圈。VERB + WREATHlay, place獻花圈The President laid a wreath at the war memorial.總統向陣亡將士紀念碑獻了花圈。send送花圈He didn't come to the funeral but he sent a wreath.他沒來參加葬禮,但是送了一個花圈。be crowned with, wear戴上/戴着花環PREPOSITIONwreath of⋯花環She wore a wreath of roses around her head.她頭上戴了個玫瑰花冠。

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