tinsel
nounUK /ˈtɪn.səl/
US /ˈtɪn.səl/
Tinsel is shiny, sparkly strips you hang on a tree to make it look pretty.
We wrapped silver tinsel around the Christmas tree.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Something that looks bright and attractive but is really cheap or fake.
The movie's glamour was pure tinsel, hiding a dull story.
3. Thin strips of shiny metal or plastic used for decoration.
The parade float was covered in red and gold tinsel.
4. To decorate something with tinsel.
They tinseled the whole room for the party.