festoon

UK
/fɛsˈtuːn/
US
/fɛsˈtun/

Translations

festoonnoun
festoons
pl
UK
/fɛsˈtuːn/
US
/fɛsˈtun/
The room was decorated with a colorful festoon.
Комната была украшена цветной гирляндой.
Additional translations
festoonverb
festooned
Past Simple
festooned
Past Participle
festooning
Gerund
UK
/fɛˈstuːn/
US
/fɛˈstun/
They decided to festoon the hall with colorful ribbons for the party.
Они решили украсить зал разноцветными лентами для вечеринки.
festoonadjective
UK
/fɛˈstuːn/
US
/fɛˈstun/
Used attributively, especially in phrases like “festoon lighting,” functioning adjectivally to describe something relating to or resembling festoons.

Definitions

festoonnoun
A decorative chain or strip hanging between two points, often made of flowers, leaves, or ribbons.
The hall was adorned with colorful festoons for the wedding celebration.
An architectural ornament resembling a garland or chain, used to decorate buildings.
The ancient temple featured stone festoons carved into its facade.
festoonverb
To adorn or decorate with chains, garlands, or other decorations.
They festooned the hall with colorful streamers for the party.
To form or hang in curved loops resembling a festoon (intransitive).
Ivy festooned across the old stone wall.
festoonadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or suitable for festoons; used attributively to denote decoration in festoons.
Festoon lighting created a warm glow across the courtyard.