garland

Festive door loop

A garland is a wreath or decorative chain of flowers, leaves, or other materials, typically hung as decoration or worn on the head: garlands of holly, a garland of roses.

To garland something is to adorn it with such decoration: The victors were garlanded with laurels.

The word suggests festivity, honor, or celebration. (Capitalized Garland is a proper name.)

floral

wreath

Decorative foliage circle

  • bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
  • leiFlower necklace
  • corsageWearable formal occasion flowers

chaplet · petals · roses · lilies · jasmine · marigold · orchids · chrysanthemums · carnations · plumeria

decorative

tinsel

Metallic decorative strips

swag · lights · ribbon · beads · pompom · tassel · fringe · trim · bow · ornament

architectural

frieze

Ornamental architectural band

festoon · swag · architrave · medallion · volute · cresting · fascia · relief · carved · sculptural

ceremonial

lei

Flower necklace

laureate · coronation · inauguration · award · recognition · commemoration · investiture · dedication · welcome · greeting

literary

anthology

Collected literary works volume

verses · poems · songs · ballads · treasury · compendium · chapbook

Categories
Opposites
adornment vs. bareness

garlandbareness

Lack of covering

plainness · austerity · nakedness · starkness

honor/celebration vs. dishonor/mourning

garlandcrown of thorns

Braided barbed headpiece

noose · dunce cap · scarlet letter · chains · shackles

floral arrangement form

garlandbouquet

Arranged cluster of blooms

posy · nosegay · corsage · boutonniere · potted plant

Phrases
Family

garlands, garlanded, garlanding

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G