Tinsel Meaning. Interwoven with glittering threads of gold silver or other metal. Definition of tinsel entry 2 of 3 1.
Thin sheets strips or threads of tin metal foil etc used for inexpensive decoration. Tinsel in american english. Another reader said hanging christmas tinsel or aluminium foil strips in trees where fruit bats feed also works well.
While garland tree toppers and tinsel are pretty hanging ornaments is a common decorative touch that completes the decorations on the tree.
Tinsel in american english. Textiles a yarn or fabric interwoven with strands of glittering thread. Interwoven with glittering threads of gold silver or other metal. Specious superficial tinsel promises.