garland
noun
a wreath or festoon of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn for ornament or as an honor or hung on something as a decoration.
garlands
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pluralof garland.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof garland (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
garlandnouna wreath or festoon of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn for ornament or as an honor or hung on something as a decoration.
Example Sentences
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Marigold garlands and a wreath were placed on top.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
"Decorative lighting, garlands are not a priority," Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said in early December, instructing citizens to reduce unnecessary consumption.
From Barron's ● Dec. 23, 2025
And the extras that people load up on when they are feeling flush, such as wreaths and garlands and baskets, haven’t been selling well at all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
He smiled, taking in the Harley bikers parked near the cliffs and the men and women strolling nearby sporting Asir’s traditional garlands made of orange marigold, dill and artemisia, a gray-green plant similar to sage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2025
Rose and jasmine garlands encircle the groom’s neck.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
