tinsel
noun/ˈtɪnsəl/
Frequency rank: #17,950 most common English word
Meaning
thin strips of shiny metallic material used as decoration, especially on Christmas trees.
Example sentence
The children hung tinsel on every branch of the Christmas tree to make it sparkle.
Synonyms & related words
- garland
- glitter
- trim
- decoration
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