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Ornament

noun

An ornament is a decoration.

8 letters 3 syllables

What does Ornament mean?

An ornament is a decoration.

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Dictionary definition

Something used to decorate a place or object.

Example sentences

Ornament in a sentence

easy

The ornament hung from the window.

medium

She made a paper ornament for the classroom display.

hard

The story described a tiny ornament that made the room feel cheerful.

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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does ornament mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses ornament correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is a helpful opposite or contrast for ornament?

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Ornament

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Sounds like

or · nuh · ment · strongest beat: or

Synonyms

Words like Ornament

decorationUse for something added to make a place or object look nice.
adornmentUse for a decorative detail.
Antonyms

Opposite words

plain itemUse as a contrast for something without decoration.
undecorated objectUse for something with no ornament.
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Word family

Ornament word family

Base word

ornament

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