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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Look for handmade kids’ furniture, colorful vintage rugs, unique wall art, and all manner of head-turning decor at every possible price point. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024 Don't Commit to a Theme Christmas decor themes and color schemes are often looked at as a strict set of rules for decorating the entire house. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024 The clean and timeless design of Three Posts' Kleckner Throw Pillow will fit so many different decor styles. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024 The vibrant red plastic flowers will become a conversation piece in your holiday decor display that never loses its bloom. Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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