decor

noun

de·​cor dā-ˈkȯr  di-ˈkȯr 

ˈde-ˌkȯr,

ˈdā-ˌkȯr 

variants or décor

1

: a stage setting

the symbolic nature of the decor

—E. R. Bentley

2

a

: decoration sense 2

b

: the style and layout of interior furnishings

the restaurant's modern decor

Synonyms

• scenery
• set
• scene

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

In addition to keeping you warm and cozy through the fall and winter, the blanket can also double as decor when draped across the end of a bed or a sectional. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025

The flowering varieties, available at the farmer's market or floral shops, make beautiful additions to outdoor fall decor. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025

Their first foray into decor was designing pillows, tote bags, and small accessories for local Brooklyn boutiques back in 2020, so their eventual segue into fashion felt like a natural extension of their original vision. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2025

Shop our favorite outdoor furniture and decor with open-box deals on almost 250 products before they’re gone. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French décor, from décorer to decorate, from Latin decorare

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for decor

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore