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chaplet

[ˈtʃæplət]

chaplet Definition

  • 1a wreath or garland for the head
  • 2a string of beads or flowers worn around the neck

Using chaplet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chaplet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a chaplet of roses on her wedding day.

  • Example

    The young girl was adorned with a chaplet of daisies.

  • Example

    The priest held a chaplet of prayer beads during the service.

chaplet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chaplet

Phrases with chaplet

  • a wreath made of laurel leaves, historically given to victors in ancient Greece and Rome

    Example

    The Olympic athletes were crowned with a laurel chaplet.

  • a string of beads used for counting prayers in the Roman Catholic Church

    Example

    The nun held a rosary chaplet as she prayed.

  • a garland made of flowers, often used in Hindu and Buddhist religious ceremonies

    Example

    The bride wore a flower chaplet during the traditional Indian wedding ceremony.

Origins of chaplet

from Old French 'chapelet', diminutive of 'chape', meaning 'hood'

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Summary: chaplet in Brief

A 'chaplet' [ˈtʃæplət] is a wreath or garland worn on the head or around the neck. It can be made of flowers, beads, or other materials. Examples include 'She wore a chaplet of roses on her wedding day.' and 'The priest held a chaplet of prayer beads during the service.' 'Chaplet' also extends into phrases like 'laurel chaplet,' a wreath made of laurel leaves, and 'rosary chaplet,' a string of beads used for counting prayers.