deco

noun

de·​co ˈde-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce deco (audio) dā-ˈkō How to pronounce deco (audio)
ˈdā-ˌkō
variants often Deco
often attributive

Examples of deco in a Sentence

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The funky art-deco font for the numbers is just one more reason to love this Uruguay look that’s equal parts regal and soooo cute. Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026 Train travelers can now ride the rails to a new brewery located in a stunning art-deco space inside Los Angeles’ historic Union Station. Richard Guzman, Daily News, 26 May 2026 Or catch a movie at the art deco Fargo Theatre, which turns 100 this year. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Other classic side quests include a Chicago architecture cruise, a can’t-miss boat tour that sails past iconic buildings like the art deco Carbide and Carbon Building and the Gothic Revival Tribune Tower. Aimee Long, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for deco

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deco was in 1969

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“Deco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deco. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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