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ornaments

  • plural
    of ornament.
    ornament
    noun
    an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part.
  • present tense form
    of ornament (3rd person singular).
    ornament
    noun
    an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part.

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Before the war, Iryna Terekh’s small business made outdoor furniture and ornaments such as benches, flower pots and wash basins.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Mostly cheap, guilty pleasures, from coasters to Christmas ornaments to, yes, shelves of Starbucks mugs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Alison Fure, 68, is petitioning Kingston Council to begin phasing out plastic decorative items, including ornaments, flowers, and windmills, on graves.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

We'd listen to Christmas music on the radio and hang ornaments, then sit on the sofa and lean back with our mugs and crumb-covered plates to admire our work.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour