festoon
noun
a string or chain of flowers, foliage, ribbon, etc., suspended in a curve between two points.
festooned
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past participleof festoon.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof festoon.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
festoonnouna string or chain of flowers, foliage, ribbon, etc., suspended in a curve between two points.
Example Sentences
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Smith makes treats like Skittles, gummy bears and pasta festooned with marigold petals, narrating each step in a baby-soft voice while wearing dreamy fits.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
A block later I hobbled past the Justice Department, its facade festooned with a giant banner of Trump’s face.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
Jason Ardizzone West’s abstract set is a construction of curving ramps, accommodating much of the big chorus and festooned with night lights; a large disc hangs above a center platform, occasionally tilting and dipping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Streets were festooned with purple-and-blue "Welcome BTS & ARMY" signs, referring to the group's fandom.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
Presently the creepers festooned the trees less frequently and there was a scatter of pearly light from the sky down through the trees.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
