art deco

noun

art de·​co ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō 

ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō, 

ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)

variants often Art Deco

: a popular design style of the 1920s and 1930s characterized especially by bold outlines, geometric and zigzag forms, and the use of new materials (such as plastic)

Examples of art deco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the iconic Manhattan hotel, which reopened in July after an ambitious eight-year renovation that restored the landmark to its art deco grandeur, guests can order a room service package that includes a bespoke bedside preparation of their famous Waldorf salad. —Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025

Neo Deco Neo Deco is 2026’s art deco upgrade. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025

Its striking blend of art nouveau and art deco has drawn generations of artists, writers, and tastemakers—from James Joyce, Henri Matisse, and Picasso to Catherine Deneuve and Hedi Slimane. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025

Black satin, with a vaguely art deco pattern shot through it, a grid of circles and squares. —David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French Art Déco, from Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, an exposition of modern decorative and industrial arts held in Paris, France, in 1925

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for art deco

• derecho
• echo
• gecko