wreath

[US]/riːθ/
[UK]/riθ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a floral arrangement typically in the shape of a circle; a ring-shaped object
vt. to surround or encircle
vi. to move in a circular or spiral pattern

Phrases & Collocations

Hanging wreath

Holiday wreath

Wreath on door

Christmas wreath

Festive wreath

laurel wreath

Example Sentences

a wreath of smoke.

wreathed in a miasma of cigarette smoke.

a face wreathed in smiles

The smoke wreathed upward.

Mist wreathed the hilltops.

The Queen laid a poppy wreath at the war memorial.

She sat there wreathed in cigarette smoke.

a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the war dead.

he sits wreathed in smoke.

be wreathed in each other's arms

ringed the door knocker with a wreath of holly.

The snake wreathed itself round the branch.

Those children have been twisting the wreath off again.

A wreath was laid on the monument to a fanfare of trumpets.

She wreathed flowers into a garland.

His face was wreathed in smiles.

wreaths of mist swirled up into the cold air.

Smoke wreathed his head like a halo.

Jeremiad wreathes upon my feeling, while shadow of shiver covers my mood.

Real-world Examples

They wore a wreath around their head.

Source: Connection Magazine

Oh, look, they also sent a banana leaf wreath.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

The president lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2020 Collection

We're getting a wreath for Eli's funeral. Are you in?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

Did you say medals? So even the olive wreath has been replaced!

Source: People's Education Press High School English Volume 01-11 (Including Translations)

They placed a wreath at the eternal flame that marks President Kennedy's graveside.

Source: CNN Listening November 2013 Collection

Earlier Ghani laid a wreath at the Arlington National Cemetery with vice president Biden.

Source: AP Listening May 2015 Collection

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and local people brought flower wreaths to the ceremony.

Source: CCTV Observations

Earlier, the president stood solemnly after placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Source: NPR News May 2013 Compilation

The president traditionally lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2021 Collection

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