| Front | ornament |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verb noun /BrE ˈɔːnəmənt; NAmE ˈɔːrnəmənt/1 [countable] (especially BrE) an object that is used as decoration in a room, garden/yard, etc. rather than for a particular purposea china/glass ornament (BrE, NAmE) Christmas tree ornaments 2 [countable] (formal) an object that is worn as jewelleryArchaeologists have uncovered necklaces, pendants and other personal ornaments from the third century. 3 [uncountable] (formal) the use of objects, designs, etc. as decorationThe clock is simply for ornament; it doesn't work any more .4 ~ to sth (NAmE) a person or thing whose good qualities improve sthThe building is an ornament to the city. 5 ornaments [plural] (music) features that are added when playing individual notes to make them more beautiful or interestingornaments such as trills and mordents Ornaments are a crucial part of the baroque style. verb /BrEˈɔːnəment; NAmE ˈɔːrnəment/ [usually passive] ~ sth (formal)to add decoration to sth decoratea room richly ornamented with carving |
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