move with slow, sinuous movements
Used in a Sentence
wreathe
How to use wreathe in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for wreathe.
Editorial note
The whole island is wreathed in smoke, everything smells, inside and out, some people are wearing masks in their offices... a far cry from Leeds.
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Quick take
move with slow, sinuous movements
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of wreathe gathered in one view.
decorate or deck with wreaths; "wreathe the grave site"
form into a wreath
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for wreathe.
verb
move with slow, sinuous movements
verb
decorate or deck with wreaths; "wreathe the grave site"
verb
form into a wreath
See also: wind
Example sentences
The whole island is wreathed in smoke, everything smells, inside and out, some people are wearing masks in their offices... a far cry from Leeds.
Go ask them to buy the tarpaulins they were bound in, I guarantee you three things: they'll be blue, the logo will feature a laurel wreathe encircling a globe, and the first two letters will be U and N. You'll probably have noticed them already because many stalls in the market will be using them for roofing.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use wreathe in a sentence?
The whole island is wreathed in smoke, everything smells, inside and out, some people are wearing masks in their offices... a far cry from Leeds.
What does wreathe mean?
move with slow, sinuous movements
What part of speech is wreathe?
wreathe is commonly used as verb.