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Festoon
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Simple meaning
What does Festoon mean?
A hanging decorative chain.
Dictionary definition
A hanging chain or curve of flowers, fabric, or decoration; also to decorate with such chains.
Example sentences
Festoon in a sentence
easy
A festoon of flowers hung over the doorway.
medium
They festoon the hall with ribbons.
hard
A festoon adds decoration by hanging in a graceful curve.
Synonyms
Words like Festoon
garlandA decorative chain of flowers or leaves.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plain wallA wall without decoration.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to festoon, depending on context.
Word family
Festoon word family
Base word
festoon
noun
festoons
More than one festoon.
verb
festooned
Past form of festoon.
verb
festooning
Action form of festoon.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does festoon mean?
Festoon means a hanging decorative chain.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to festoon?
Garland is close in meaning to festoon in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of festoon?
Plain Wall contrasts with festoon.
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