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Ornament: meaning, definitions and examples

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ornament

 

[ หˆษ”หrnษ™mษ™nt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

decorative element

An ornament is an attractive object that you display in your home because it is beautiful or interesting.

Synonyms

adornment, decal, decoration, decoration

Examples of usage

  • The Christmas tree was covered in glittering ornaments.
  • The jewelry box was filled with delicate ornaments.
Context #2 | Verb

to decorate

To ornament something means to decorate or add beauty to it.

Synonyms

adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish

Examples of usage

  • The artist used intricate designs to ornament the walls of the palace.
  • The cake was ornamented with edible flowers and frosting.

Translations

Translations of the word "ornament" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ornamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ornament

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ornamen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะฝะฐะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ozdoba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃ…้ฃพๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ornement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adorno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุฎุฑูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ozdoba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ozdoba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ…้ฅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skraut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัˆะตะบะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™zษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adorno

Etymology

The word 'ornament' originated from the Latin word 'ornamentum', meaning equipment or ornament, which is derived from 'ornare' meaning to equip or adorn. Throughout history, ornaments have been used in various cultures to enhance beauty and add aesthetic appeal to objects, buildings, and clothing.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,777 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.