1or·na·ment 
/ˈoɚnəmənt/ noun
plural or·na·ments /ˈoɚnəmənt/ noun 1 [count] : a small, fancy object that is put on something else to make it more attractive
▪ She wore a hair ornament. ▪ (US) the hood ornament on a car [=a small metal figure on the front edge of a car's hood] ▪ Christmas ornaments [=small balls, figures, etc., that are hung on a Christmas tree for decoration] 2 [noncount] formal : a way to make something look more attractive and less plain
▪ A satin bow was used for ornament. [=decoration] ▪ The columns are there purely as ornament—they have no structural function.
▪ She wore a hair ornament. ▪ (US) the hood ornament on a car [=a small metal figure on the front edge of a car's hood] ▪ Christmas ornaments [=small balls, figures, etc., that are hung on a Christmas tree for decoration]
▪ A satin bow was used for ornament. [=decoration] ▪ The columns are there purely as ornament—they have no structural function.
