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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When the 1,500-square-foot shop opens on Friday, it will be wrapped in denim, showcasing the brand’s playful and distinctive decor, which is a signature of Alice + Olivia. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 The calculator is also available in five muted colors to better match your desk decor: off white, dark gray, grayish pink, grayish green, and grayish blue. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025 More is more for a maximalist look, so leave the single statement plant to the minimalists and Swedish death cleaners and choose several of the following plants to elevate your decor. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025 In terms of the design, there are homages to traditional Mexican craftsmanship such as soaring wooden ceilings, oversized windows to frame the ocean, spacious terraces, and an overall earthy color palette with bespoke furnishings and artisan decor. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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