ornament

Universal Words noun, verb noun (formal) 1 [C] an object that is used as decoration in a room, garden/yard, etc. rather than for a particular purpose: a china / glass ornament 2 [C] (formal) an object that is worn as jewellery: Archaeologists have uncovered necklaces, pendants and other personal ornaments from the third century. 3 [U] (formal) the use of objects, designs, etc. as decoration: The clock is simply for ornament; it doesn't work any more. verb [VN] [usuallypassive] (formal) to add decoration to sth SYNDECORATE: a room richly ornamented with carving