How to Use deco in a Sentence

deco

noun
  • Grapevine, deco-mesh, or foam wreaths were available for a base.
    Ann Benoit, NOLA.com, 27 Oct. 2017
  • The neon clock is still there, as are deco light fixtures and the black-and-white mosaic floor.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2024
  • McGill has given the bright space in the art-deco Empire Building a stylish makeover.
    James Patrick Kelly, idahostatesman, 8 June 2017
  • Although the 276-foot vessel is faster than most ferries built up to this time, the art-deco boat tends to shake a lot.
    Morning Brief, The Seattle Times, 2 July 2018
  • The art-deco doors of the famous London landmark hotel were well and truly thrownopen, and so were the kitchens.
    Vogue, 15 Nov. 2018
  • What StreetLights came up with is a more deco inspired front for the building that pays homage to the long lost Esquire.
    Steve Brown, Dallas News, 6 June 2019
  • The Palace Arts Center in downtown Grapevine is more than an art-deco landmark.
    Maria Leontaras, Dallas News, 29 June 2021
  • The round, white-on-black gauges are marked in an art-deco typeface, and in fifth gear the red speedo and tach needles swing in unison, pointing straight up at 80 mph.
    Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 1 June 2020
  • The best way to begin a stay there is with a cocktail in the rooftop Ides Bar, which has spectacular views of Manhattan and a deco vibe.
    Rachel Felder, Town & Country, 7 June 2016
  • This one-of-a-kind abode is equipped with parquet floors, an original deco bath tub, a stone fireplace, a rooftop terrace, and more.
    Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 25 Sep. 2020
  • Similarly striking is an art deco table in the hall that leads to his gallery.
    Anne Kniggendorf, kansascity.com, 15 May 2017
  • In addition, art-deco elements that pay homage to the Horch can be found within the cabin as well as on the wheel design.
    Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2021
  • The lower level is finished for recreation in art deco style.
    Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2017
  • Johnson said the art-deco-style bathrooms — with their colorful tiles and fixtures — have been maintained over the years.
    Dallas News, 26 Aug. 2022
  • This applies to the art deco interior that mimics the cockpit of a jet airplane as well.
    Greg S. Fink, Car and Driver, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Alex Jones stared straight ahead and quickly escaped the art deco courthouse with his attorneys.
    Ryan Katz, Esquire, 28 Apr. 2017
  • The Mode Lounge, at 8th and Idaho streets, offers a dazzling deco decor and eclectic concoctions.
    Dana Oland, idahostatesman, 21 May 2018
  • The 1927 art deco building once housed United Artists, and its theater is one of the city's most in-demand for events, concerts, live podcasts and all manner of screenings.
    Brekke Fletcher, CNN, 9 May 2017
  • The radio was enclosed in a cabinet, an elegant art deco chest made of walnut and maple.
    Rob Walker, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2011
  • The pièce de resistance is a 1931 art-deco Blüthner grand piano, all chrome, rivets and glass.
    Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 18 Jan. 2018
  • The chefs switch up the menu daily and the Canadian beer and wine tasting makes the trip that much more delightful. During the 4-night trip, choose from domed lounge cars or art-deco style dining cars.
    Sarah Sekula, CNN, 31 May 2022
  • Built in 1929, the art-deco inspired structure carries on its slender steel build about a quarter of the total goods going back and forth between then the U.S. and Canada.
    Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg.com, 8 Feb. 2022
  • Mercer Boarini was inspired by the gorgeous art-deco design of the room for the signature cocktails.
    Yola Robert, Forbes, 16 June 2021
  • His work is reminiscent of the art-deco era and is noted for a cubistic approach to imagery.
    For Kdf, The Courier-Journal, 6 Feb. 2018
  • An Indian – with classic typography - sits near a black Ner-a-car from the 1930s, its sleek art-deco design clear.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 17 Aug. 2021
  • Art deco-style storefronts now sport more neutral palettes.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2022
  • Tumbler comes in either red, white, or blue, with copper accents and an American flag deco that's unique to this tumbler.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Made from solid mango wood, West Elm’s brass-finished handled trays manage to blend industrial- and deco-inspired styles.
    Lisa Boone and Jessica Ritz, latimes.com, 3 Nov. 2017
  • The lighthouse from Wright’s hometown appears on the sole, and the heel features a deco stitch of his area code (561, but in Roman numerals, which are eminiently more stylish).
    Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The new restaurant will serve the chain’s signature Mexican dishes and drinks and offer the same art-deco inspired décor with adobe and tile accents.
    Staff, courant.com, 18 Nov. 2021

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'deco.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: