ornament
Translation
ornament, decoration
Examples
We hung colorful ornaments on the Christmas tree.
We hung colourful ornaments on the Christmas tree.
The building's design included many classical ornaments.
The building's design included many classical ornaments.
Grammar Patterns
a decorative object We hung ornaments on the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decoration, embellishment, adornment
Etymology
From Latin 'ornamentum' (equipment, decoration), which comes from 'ornare' (to adorn).
Memory Tips
Picture hanging an 'ornament' on a Christmas tree. It's something that 'adorns' or decorates.