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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It's done this in other big markets as well, replacing the red, white and blue decor with more urban designs, like at their restaurant in the Back Bay neighborhood in Boston. Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025 That’s not all; Trump has also begun a reorganization of the federal workforce, dismissed about 160 officials on the National Security Council and, yes, changed the decor inside the Oval Office. Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025 While the hotel's interiors ooze modern sophistication (there is a sleek marble fireplace in the lobby and a statement chandelier hanging above an elegant seating area), the decor also pays homage to the property's roots. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025 The glasses are customized for Galentine's Day and make the ideal party decor for your guests. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 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 1 Feb. 2025.

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