Festoon (Noun)
Meaning 1
A curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The window was adorned with a festoon of delicate silk that filtered the sunlight and created a warm ambiance.
- The designer's use of a festoon of velvet curtains added a touch of luxury to the elegant ballroom.
- A festoon of sheer fabric was draped across the staircase, creating a sense of whimsy and romance.
- The wedding arch was decorated with a beautiful festoon of flowers and greenery that cascaded down to the aisle.
- In the 19th century, fashionable ladies would often adorn their ball gowns with a delicate lace festoon that framed their faces.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Related Words
Meaning 3
Flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.