Festooning: meaning, definitions and examples

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festooning

 

[ fษ›sหˆtuหnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

decoration, celebration

Festooning refers to the act of decorating something with garlands, ribbons, or other ornamental elements. Typically used during celebrations or special occasions, festooning adds a festive atmosphere to an environment. This term can also apply to draping a decorative fabric or creating a visual display utilizing various materials. An example of festooning can be while decorating for a wedding or a holiday party.

Synonyms

adorn, decorate, garland

Examples of usage

  • They are festooning the hall with lights and flowers.
  • The streets were festooned with colorful banners for the festival.
  • She spent the morning festooning her house for the holiday.

Translations

Translations of the word "festooning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decorar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmรผcken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghias

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะทะดะพะฑะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dekorowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃ…้ฃพใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcorer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decorar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผslemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์‹ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฒูŠูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdobenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdobenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ…้ฅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrasitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skreyting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะทะตะฝะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™zษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decorar

Etymology

The word 'festoon' originates from the French term 'feston', which itself comes from the Italian 'festone', meaning a garland or festoon. This word is derived from 'festa', meaning feast or festival, emphasizing the celebratory nature of the decorations. The use of 'festoon' to describe decorative elements can be traced back to the 17th century, a period known for grand celebrations and ornate decorations in European culture. Over the years, the term has evolved, expanding beyond physical garlands to describe any form of decorative arrangements used during celebrations or events. Today, 'festooning' is widely used in contexts involving events, ceremonies, and any form of decorative embellishment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,721, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.