decor

noun

de·​cor dā-ˈkȯr  di-ˈkȯr 

ˈde-ˌkȯr, 

ˈdā-ˌkȯr 

variants or décor

1

: a stage setting

… the symbolic nature of the decor …

—E. R. Bentley

2

a

: decoration sense 2

b

: the style and layout of interior furnishings

the restaurant's modern decor

Synonyms of decor

• scenery
• set
• scene

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Choose a curtain that has similar colors to the walls, decor, or furniture to promote a cohesive feel. —Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

There’s a divisive court battle happening in Bergen County over its 1700s-era blue laws, which limit sales on clothes, home decor and more. —Tim Craig, Washington Post, 10 May 2026

In Lincolnwood, Ritu Uppal, the 60-year-old owner of a knickknack and home decor store, wishes decisionmakers would prioritize people who depend on malls more, rather than treat closures as business transactions. —Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026

Here, pro designers share six pieces of backyard decor to keep an eye out for while thrifting. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

French décor, from décorer to decorate, from Latin decorare

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for decor

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore