What is another word for garlands?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɑːləndz] (IPA)

Garlands are a beautiful way to decorate for any occasion, but there are many different words that can be used to describe these decorative items. A wreath is a circular garland that is often used for holidays such as Christmas and Easter. Bunting is a series of small flags or triangles that can be strung together to make a garland. Streamers are long thin strings that can be used to create a shimmering effect. Tinsel is a shiny decoration that can be added to a garland for extra sparkle. Finally, ribbons can be used to add a touch of elegance to any garland. No matter what word is used, garlands are a beautiful addition to any festive occasion.

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Usage examples for Garlands

The nautch-girls sprang from their platforms into the middle of the arena and danced their most wonderful dances-tossing the fallen garlands, like forest fairies at play.
"Son of Power"
Will Levington Comfort and Zamin Ki Dost
They stood up and flung their flower-garlands on both of them-as Neela Deo, with a stately tread, carried the Chief Commissioner around the circle.
"Son of Power"
Will Levington Comfort and Zamin Ki Dost
Sanford Hantee saw Neela Deo stop to receive the first garlands on his trunk.
"Son of Power"
Will Levington Comfort and Zamin Ki Dost

Famous quotes with Garlands

  • When the Christians, upon these occasions, received martyrdom, they were ornamented, and crowned with garlands of flowers; for which they, in heaven, received eternal crowns of glory.
    John Foxe
  • I have stretched ropes from steeple to steeple; garlands from window to window; golden chains from star to star, and I dance.
    Arthur Rimbaud
  • Posterity weaves no garlands for imitators.
    Friedrich Schiller
  • Let the minor genius go his light way and enjoy his life - the great nature cannot so live, he is never really in holiday mood, even though he often plucks flowers by the wayside and ties them into knots and garlands like little children and lays out on a sunny morning.
    W. B. Yeats
  • Every winter, When the great sun has turned his face away, The earth goes down into a vale of grief, And fasts, and weeps, and shrouds herself in sables, Leaving her wedding-garlands to decay-- Then leaps in spring to his returning kisses.
    Charles Kingsley

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