Meaning of the word garland in English

What does garland mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

garland

US /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/
UK /ˈɡɑː.lənd/

Noun

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration

Example:
The bride wore a beautiful flower garland in her hair.
Christmas garlands were hung around the fireplace.

Verb

to adorn or decorate with garlands

Example:
They decided to garland the statue with fresh flowers for the festival.
The winners were garlanded with laurel wreaths.