decor

noun

de·​cor dā-ˈkȯr How to pronounce decor (audio) di-ˈkȯr How to pronounce decor (audio)
ˈde-ˌkȯr,
ˈdā-ˌkȯr How to pronounce decor (audio)
variants or décor
1
: a stage setting
the symbolic nature of the decorE. R. Bentley
2
b
: the style and layout of interior furnishings
the restaurant's modern decor

Examples of decor in a Sentence

The store offers a lot in home decor. a minimalist approach has been taken with the stage decor for this production of the play
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The key is being sure the blanket coordinates with existing decor and is functional enough for use. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025 Turn your seasonal porch decor up a notch with interesting accessories like this pair of antique sleds placed on either side of the front door. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025 Things like ornaments, gift bags and other holiday decor can be stored for years to come and can even eventually become family heirlooms passed down through generations, according to Keep America Beautiful. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025 At the end of November, Silva shared a sweet snap on Instagram from the family's home in Spain as the couple's little ones helped to set up some Christmas decor. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for decor 

Word History

Etymology

French décor, from décorer to decorate, from Latin decorare

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of decor was in 1897

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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decor. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.

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