art deco

noun

art de·​co ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō How to pronounce art deco (audio)
ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō,
ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)
often capitalized A&D
: 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 Recommended Most spring break activity centers around a 10-block stretch of Ocean Drive known for its art deco hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs. David Fischer, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2024 Most spring break activity centers around a 10-block stretch of Ocean Drive known for its art deco hotels, restaurants and nightclubs. David Fischer, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024 Aioli Bodega Española is one such concept, an art deco restaurant in the Handle District with many longtime fans. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 29 Feb. 2024 Inside the Avalon Theatre, a historic venue that’s been beautifully restored to its art deco grandeur, live jazz fills the air as folks settle into their seats. Donna M. Owens, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024 There’s the former Prince Theater, a beautiful but shuddered pink, art deco tomb. Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2024 This is a place of medieval towers and art deco facades, belle époque kavarnas and cobblestones. Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2024 Jennifer Taylor Home Yolanda Upholstered Round Accent Ottoman As art deco makes a comeback, so does fringe. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023 Also known as the Marine Air Terminal, this funky art deco building was once used for seaplanes and contains the largest WPA mural ever painted. Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of art deco was in 1966

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“Art deco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20deco. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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