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 Amazon quietly dropped a section that’s packed with unique home decor for a seasonal revamp — and prices start at just $10. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024 The layout can be entirely customized by the owner, as can the decor and furnishings. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024 Suite layout, size, and decor stay pretty much the same, with the biggest differentiating factors being views and floor level. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024 Created by Dead to Me alum Abe Sylvia, Palm Royale loses the thread, early and often, on almost everything but its recreations of the gaudy fashion and decor of the era. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024 But the brand still lives online after Overstock — once an online repository for closeout furniture and home decor — acquired its intellectual property for $21.5 million in June. Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024 The decor for the remodeled guestrooms, which previously had a nautical theme embellished with bold red, white and Navy blue accents, now has a more tranquil, coastal vibe, much like the rest of the property. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024 Between the extended sunshine, the first few bulbs popping out of the ground, and the seasonal decor, of course, there is so much to love about the springtime. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2024 All tents are individually styled, too, with eclectic furniture and antique decor that’s meant to evoke a sense of adventure and pay tribute to the storied cultural heritage of Indonesia. Annie Daly, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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