ORNAMENT
/ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ORNAMENT
An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.
A Christmas tree decoration.
A musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to decorate or "ornament" that line.
To decorate.
"We will ornament the windows with trim to make the room seem brighter."
To add to.
"The editor ornamented his plain writing, making it fancier but less clear."
Examples of ORNAMENT in a Sentence
- "We will ornament the windows with trim to make the room seem brighter."
- "The editor ornamented his plain writing, making it fancier but less clear."
Word Details
Is ORNAMENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ORNAMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ORNAMENT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ORNAMENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | r | n | a | m | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORNAMENT
100 words from the letters in ORNAMENT
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How to Use ORNAMENT in Word Games
ORNAMENT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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