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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Keep scrolling to shop more home decor and patio furniture finds from Wayfair’s Closeout Sale. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 22 June 2025 Summer has officially begun, and Amazon just restocked its hidden Outlet with outdoor furniture, lighting, and decor to mark the start of the season. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 June 2025 From colorful home decor to handmade accessories, crochet creators across Pinterest and TikTok are embracing cheerful textures and color palettes this season. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025 The decor is clean and contemporary, with neutral light-and-bright whites and tans accented by natural wood and stone. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 21 June 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 28 Jun. 2025.

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