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
Recent Examples on the Web Despite the industrial bones of the house, the rooms are soft, warm, and textured, with sumptuous curved furnishings, organic decor, and a calming color palette that also allows the colorful art to pop. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 May 2024 The plating was gorgeous and the dishes were vibrant with pops of green that felt at home with the restaurant’s decor. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for decor 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decor. Accessed 16 May. 2024.

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