English Dictionary
Definition ornament in British English
ornament
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈɔː(r)nəmənt/
1
a small attractive object used for decoration or for making someone or something more beautiful
Example
an old china ornament belonging to her grandmother
Synonyms and related words
1.1
something added for decoration or beauty, for example to a building
Synonyms and related words
2
someone whose beauty, intelligence, or other impressive qualities improve the situation or group that they belong to
