Meaning of the word tinsel in English
What does tinsel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tinsel
US /ˈtɪn.səl/
UK /ˈtɪn.səl/
Noun
1.
a form of decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil, typically used at Christmas
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We decorated the Christmas tree with colorful tinsel.
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The old tinsel was tangled and faded.
2.
something that is superficially attractive but of little real worth
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All that glitters is not gold; sometimes it's just cheap tinsel.
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His promises were all just tinsel, with no real substance.
Verb
decorate with tinsel
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They spent the evening tinseling the entire house for the party.
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The children loved to tinsel their bikes for the parade.