ornament
word
Definition
An ornament is a decoration or object used to make something look more attractive, especially on special occasions or on things like Christmas trees.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to decorative objects rather than functional items. Common with 'Christmas ornament'. More formal than 'decoration'. Can refer to musical or architectural detail in specific fields.
Spanish: adorno - ornamentoPortuguese (BR): enfeite - ornamentoPortuguese (PT): enfeite - ornamentoChinese (Simplified): 装饰品 - 饰物Chinese (Traditional): 裝飾品 - 飾物Hindi: सजावट - अलंकरणArabic: زينة - حليBengali: অলঙ্কার - সাজসজ্জা (শোভা বর্ধনকারী বস্তু)Russian: украшение - орнамент (декоративный элемент)Japanese: 飾り - オーナメント (クリスマス用)Vietnamese: đồ trang trí - vật trang tríKorean: 장식 - 오너먼트 (장식품)Turkish: süs - süs eşyasıUrdu: زیور - آرائشی چیزIndonesian: hiasan - ornamen (khusus dekoratif)
Example Sentences
There are many ornaments on the shelf.
basic
My grandmother made this ornament by hand.
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That glass ornament is really delicate—be careful!
natural
Some people like to hang an ornament from their car mirror for good luck.
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Every year we buy a new ornament for the tree as a family tradition.
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She put a red ornament on the Christmas tree.
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