/ˈri:ðz, ˈri:θs/ [count] 1 a : an arrangement of leaves or flowers in the shape of a circle that is worn or placed as a sign of honor or victory
▪ The President laid a wreath of flowers on the hero's grave. ▪ The ancient Romans awarded laurel wreaths to winners of athletic contests.
b : an arrangement of leaves, flowers, fruits, etc., in the shape of a circle that is used for decoration
▪ Every December, I put a Christmas wreath on my front door. 2 literary : something that is shaped like a circle
▪ a wreath of flame ▪ a wreath of stars
▪ The President laid a wreath of flowers on the hero's grave. ▪ The ancient Romans awarded laurel wreaths to winners of athletic contests.
b : an arrangement of leaves, flowers, fruits, etc., in the shape of a circle that is used for decoration
▪ Every December, I put a Christmas wreath on my front door.
▪ a wreath of flame ▪ a wreath of stars







