Word
ornaments
Phoneticsor·na·ments, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɔɹnəmənts/
Definitions
01decorative objects
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun
n. small objects that you use to make a room, a garden, or a Christmas tree look more attractive.
n. plural noun referring to decorative items used to embellish a space or object, often lacking a functional purpose.
“She placed several glass ornaments on the shelf to brighten up the living room.”
“The mantelpiece was crowded with porcelain ornaments collected from various countries during their summer travels.”
Synonyms
02religious text
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Religion Technical
n. the name of the 43rd chapter of the Qur'an.
n. the English title for 'Az-Zukhruf', the forty-third sura of the Qur'an.
“The teacher explained the themes found in the chapter called Ornaments.”
“Scholars often discuss the theological implications of the verses contained within Ornaments regarding the nature of worldly wealth.”
Synonyms
Usage
Usually used in the plural when referring to a collection of decorative items.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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