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festoon

fes·toon
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fe-stoon]
    • /fɛˈstun/
    • /fesˈtuːn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fe-stoon]
    • /fɛˈstun/

Definitions of festoon word

  • noun festoon a string or chain of flowers, foliage, ribbon, etc., suspended in a curve between two points. 1
  • noun festoon a decorative representation of this, as in architectural work or on pottery. 1
  • noun festoon a fabric suspended, draped, and bound at intervals to form graceful loops or scalloped folds. 1
  • noun festoon Dentistry. the garlandlike area of the gums surrounding the necks of the teeth. 1
  • verb with object festoon to adorn with or as with festoons: to festoon a hall. 1
  • verb with object festoon to form into festoons: to festoon flowers and leaves. 1

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Origin of festoon

First appearance:

before 1670
One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < French feston < Italian festone decoration for a feast, derivative of festa festa

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Festoon

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

festoon popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

festoon usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for festoon

verb festoon

  • trim — to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.: to trim a hedge.
  • drape — to cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in graceful folds; adorn with drapery.
  • deck — A deck on a vehicle such as a bus or ship is a lower or upper area of it.
  • hang — to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend.
  • adorn — If something adorns a place or an object, it makes it look more beautiful.

noun festoon

  • garland — Hamlin [ham-lin] /ˈhæm lɪn/ (Show IPA), 1860–1940, U.S. novelist, short-story writer, and poet.
  • decoration — The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
  • chain — A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
  • streamer — something that streams: streamers of flame.
  • swag — Slang. plunder; booty. money; valuables. free merchandise distributed as part of the promotion of a product, company, etc. self-confidence and personal style as shown by one's appearance and demeanor: the top ten athletes with the most swag. schwag (def 1).

Antonyms for festoon

verb festoon

  • strip — to cut, tear, or form into strips.

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