decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of decorating
2
: something that adorns, enriches, or beautifies : ornament
3
: a badge of honor (such as a U.S. military award)
Examples of decoration in a Sentence
The vase has a fancy decoration on one side.
a plain sweater knit without decoration
He's a genius at home decoration.
a unique style of decoration
He received a decoration from the President.
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Yes These elegant tassels clamp on like tweezers to the nipples and double as stimulation and decoration, with metal chains and silver balls adorning the ends.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Variations for Butter Cake This cake is mildly sweet and nearly a blank slate for your decorations and flavorings:
Remove about three tablespoons of the flour and swap with use cocoa powder (such as Dutch processed) to make a chocolate butter cake.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
In 1936, the Downtown Association of Milwaukee, formed to promote downtown business, decided to bring decorations to the shopping district along Wisconsin Avenue for the holidays.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025
Her apartment was always festive around holiday times, adorned with decorations for every occasion.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Variations for Butter Cake This cake is mildly sweet and nearly a blank slate for your decorations and flavorings:
Remove about three tablespoons of the flour and swap with use cocoa powder (such as Dutch processed) to make a chocolate butter cake.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
In 1936, the Downtown Association of Milwaukee, formed to promote downtown business, decided to bring decorations to the shopping district along Wisconsin Avenue for the holidays.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025
Her apartment was always festive around holiday times, adorned with decorations for every occasion.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌdek-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or action of decorating
2
: something that decorates or beautifies : ornament
holiday decorations
3
: a badge of honor (as a medal, cross, or ribbon)
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