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ornament

[ˈɔːnəmənt]

ornament Definition

  • 1a thing used to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose
  • 2a person considered as a source of pride, honor, or credit

Using ornament: Examples

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

  • Example

    The Christmas tree was decorated with ornaments and lights.

  • Example

    She wore a necklace with a small ornament on it.

  • Example

    The statue is an ornament to the city park.

  • Example

    He was an ornament to the team.

ornament Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for ornament

Idioms Using ornament

Phrases with ornament

  • a person who adds beauty or value to a household

    Example

    My grandmother is the ornament of our house.

  • a person who adds beauty or value to society

    Example

    The philanthropist was an ornament of society.

  • something that is visually pleasing or attractive

    Example

    The sunset was an ornament to the eye.

Origins of ornament

from Latin 'ornamentum', meaning 'equipment, adornment'

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Summary: ornament in Brief

The term 'ornament' [ˈɔːnəmənt] refers to a decorative item that adds beauty or value to something without serving a practical purpose. It can also refer to a person who is a source of pride or honor, as in 'He was an ornament to the team.' The word is used in phrases like 'ornament of the house,' 'ornament of society,' and 'ornament to the eye,' and idioms like 'to ornament something with something,' and 'to be an ornament to something.'

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