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 Sitting on over 376 acres of lush landscape, this 17th-century wonder exudes opulence with elegant suites, plush decor, and decadent antique furnishings. Allix Cott, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 The restaurant pays homage to its roots with its decor and serveware, even serving some drinks in glass beakers. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024 Photo: Courtesy of Katherine Bernard For three days between fittings, Nicholas, his husband Jake Wiseman, and two of my best friends bopped around Paris flea markets with me hunting for candelabras, vases, and cutwork tablecloths to be decor for the wedding. Katherine Bernard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 Casa Bonita first opened in 1974 and has been known for its size, with 52,000 square feet and seating for more than 1,000 people, as well as its decor and attractions, including the pink exterior and a 30-foot waterfall with cliff divers and live entertainment inside. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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