garland

[US]/ˈɡɑ:lənd/
[UK]/ˈɡɑrlənd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a wreath of flowers
vt. to wear a wreath of flowers

Phrases & Collocations

festive garland

Christmas garland

floral garland

garland of lights

doorway garland

judy garland

Example Sentences

they were garlanded with flowers.

lace garlands through a trellis.

received garlands of praise from the critics.

the dense perplexity of dwarf palm, garlanded creepers, glossy undergrowth.

I would proffer the most exquisite oblations of flowery banners, garlands, as well as nautch, music, scented ointments, and canopies, for veneration of all Buddhas.

She decorated the fireplace with a festive garland.

The garland of flowers added a touch of elegance to the wedding venue.

The Christmas garland was hung above the doorway.

They made a garland of colorful leaves for the harvest festival.

The children made a garland of daisies for their mother.

The garland of lights illuminated the garden at night.

She wore a garland of jasmine in her hair.

The garland of ivy twisted around the columns of the old building.

They hung a garland of seashells on the beach hut.

The garland of pumpkins added a festive touch to the Halloween party.

Real-world Examples

I shall put on my wedding garland.

Source: Selected Poems of Tagore

They made necklaces and garlands of them.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

During the rut, stags decorate themselves with garlands of vegetation collected in their antlers.

Source: Beautiful China

I'm filling the center of the cake or garland with whipped cream.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

I think it was probably supposed to be guirlande which means garland in French.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

Each Christmas since then he has gotten more garland lights and extension cords.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Everything from artificial trees and wreaths and garlands, all kinds of lighting, the LED lights.

Source: VOA Daily Standard December 2018 Collection

She opened the casement to get a better view of the garlands and posies that adorned it.

Source: Returning Home

" These are garlands for the feast, " she said grandly.

Source: The Little Princess (Original Version)

And then when I arrived at his house, he put a flower garland over me and was celebrating me.

Source: TED Radio Hour

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