art deco

noun

art de·​co ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō 

ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō,

ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)

often capitalized A&D

: a popular design style of the 1920s and 1930s characterized especially by bold outlines, geometric and zigzag forms, and the use of new materials (such as plastic)

Examples of art deco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The space itself is designed for both dining and nightlife, featuring a blend of art deco aesthetics and art work by Taylor Smalls, lush greenery by Blk Girls Green House and a soundtrack of afrobeats, amapiano, and R&B. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

Brown opted to wear a silver plunging cowl neck gown with a geometric art deco pattern at the hem and a matching veil with a chevron pattern. —Marissa Muller, WWD, 1 Mar. 2025

Mumbai is also a beloved destination thanks to its eclectic mix of Gothic, Victorian, contemporary, and art deco architecture. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025

Visitors couldn’t stop snapping photos of the astounding art deco architecture. —Demarco Williams, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French Art Déco, from Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, an exposition of modern decorative and industrial arts held in Paris, France, in 1925

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for art deco

• derecho
• echo
• gecko