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(tin-sel) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. thin strips of shiny metal or plastic used for decoration.

Example Sentence

Sally likes to put tinsel on the Christmas tree.

More Example Sentences

Tinsel sparkled brightly in the lights.

Synonyms

glitter; foil; sparkles

Antonyms

tree

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Rhymes

  • insel
  • kinsel
  • kinsell
  • sinsel
  • tinsel
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