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

• mise-en-scène
• scene
• scenery
• set

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

Curved and crafted from iron with a mosaic glass finish, this set of planters is the perfect addition to your collection of dopamine decor. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025

Initially, each production company had its own space, one for puppets in Barcelona, another for sets in Valencia, some decor and 3D face modeling from Chile, puppet work in France. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 6 June 2025

All the traditional wedding details were stripped away: There was no venue, no decor, no distracting crowd, no strict timeline. —Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025

The brand’s selection of decor and accents is also a great place to source elegant tabletop ceramics. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025

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