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wreath

/riːθ/
wreath
Plural:wreaths
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Adjective:wreathy
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• noun

1

An arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration, celebration, or laying on a grave.

Example

"They hung a festive evergreen wreath on the front door to welcome holiday guests."

2

A curling ring, spiral, or plume of smoke, mist, or cloud.

Example

"Thick wreaths of morning mist drifted slowly across the surface of the lake."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the noun 'wreath' (pronounced with an unvoiced 'th' as in 'thin') with the verb 'wreathe' (pronounced with a voiced 'th' as in 'this'), which means to encircle, adorn, or envelop.

• Rhymes for wreath

• Nearby Words

wrathful
wrathfully
wreak
wreath
wreathe
wreck
wreckage

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'writha' ('band, fillet, or coil'), derived from the verb 'writhan' ('to twist or writhe'), from the Proto-Germanic root '*writh-'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wreath. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wreath
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