C1adjectivehomenature
US/ˌɔːr.nəˈmen.təl/
UK/ˌɔː.nəˈmen.təl/
used for decoration rather than for a practical purpose
In context
Many families buy ornamental kumquat trees before Tet.
The pond in the garden is full of ornamental fish.
The fireplace is purely ornamental, because nobody needs a fire in Saigon.
Words that go with ornamental
adjective + noun
- ornamental plantsThe flower village of Sa Dec is famous for growing ornamental plants.
- ornamental gardenVisitors can walk through the ornamental garden behind the palace.
- ornamental fishKoi are ornamental fish that can live for many decades.
- ornamental treesOrnamental trees line the main road into the city.
adverb + adjective
- purely ornamentalThe columns are purely ornamental and do not support the roof.