ornament
noun/ˈɔrnəmənt/
Frequency rank: #9,382 most common English word
Meaning
an object used as a decoration to make something look more attractive.
Example sentence
She hung colorful ornament on the Christmas tree to make it look festive.
Synonyms & related words
- decoration
- trinket
- adornment
- bauble
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