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tinsel

/tɪnzəl/ noun · British & US
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What does tinsel mean?

noun

Thin strips of shiny material, typically silver or gold, used for decorating, especially at Christmas. A thin strip of shiny material.

Example

"The Christmas tree was covered in tinsel, sparkling in the light."

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