nounπShareA wreath, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration."The students made a colorful paper garland to decorate the classroom for the party. "cultureartappearancefestivaltraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn accolade or mark of honour."Winning the science fair was a garland to his hard work and dedication. "achievementmarkcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA metal gutter placed round a mineshaft on the inside, to catch water running down inside the shaft and run it into a drainpipe."The miners installed a new garland around the mineshaft to prevent water from flooding the tunnels. "technicalstructureindustrydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe crown of a monarch."The queen wore a heavy garland of gold and jewels on her head. "royaltitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA book of extracts in prose or poetry; an anthology."Professor Harding compiled a garland of her students' best poems from the semester and published it online. "literaturewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe top; the thing most prized."For Sarah, getting into her dream college was the garland of all her hard work in high school. "achievementvaluequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sort of netted bag used by sailors to keep provisions in."The sailor carefully packed the dried fruit into the garland, ensuring it stayed dry and safe for the voyage. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA grommet or ring of rope lashed to a spar for convenience in handling."The sailors used the garland to easily hoist the heavy sail. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deck or ornament something with a garland"The students garlanded the classroom door with colorful paper flowers for the school play. "appearanceartcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form something into a garland"The children garlanded the teacher's desk with colorful flowers for Teacher Appreciation Day. "festivalculturearttraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading