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

To minimise disruption to day-to-day operations, most of the decorations are installed between 11pm and 7am when the park is closed to guests. —Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

Seasonal cookbooks can be stored with decorations for that holiday Donate extra water bottles Reusable water bottles are great. —Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025

According to Opendoor's Home Decor Report, 51% of respondents take down their Christmas decorations right around New Year’s Day. —Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025

And make sure to remove all tinsel, decorations, plastic bags, stands and lights. —Shawna Chen, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025

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)