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)

Synonyms

• adornment
• beautifier
• caparison
• doodad
• embellisher
• embellishment
• frill
• garnish
• garnishment
• garniture
• ornament
• ornamentation
• setoff
• trim

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Each shopper is expected to spend an average of $902 across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items. —Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024

Does Milwaukee compost wreaths and other Christmas decorations? —Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024

Target: Up to 50% off clothing, tech, video games, small appliances, luggage and holiday decorations. —Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

Tree traditions Of course, Christmas decorations aren’t complete without trees — and there are no shortage of those in the Gill home. —Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing decoration

• for decoration
• interior decoration

Kids Definition

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)