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ornament

Pronunciation: [ˈɔrnəˌmɛnt]

Word

Learn how to use ornament in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “decorations”

(noun) an object used to make something look more beautiful. This can be something like a shiny ball on a Christmas tree or a pretty design on a gift. It's like adding sprinkles to a cupcake to make it look nice.

Example

She hung a beautiful ornament on the Christmas tree.

Example

The room feels plain without any ornament; it looks too simple.

Example

What kind of ornament do you want to put on the tree?

Context: “decorations”

(verb) to add decorations to something to make it nicer or more attractive. Like when you put ribbons or stickers on a gift to make it special and pretty.

Example

They will ornament the halls with colorful lights for the festival.

Example

I don’t want to ornament the cake because I like it plain.

Example

How do you plan to ornament your room for the party?

How to pronounce ornament

Pronunciation: [ˈɔrnəˌmɛnt]

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