decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of decorating
2
: something that adorns, enriches, or beautifies : ornament
3
: a badge of honor (such as a U.S. military award)
Examples of decoration in a Sentence
The vase has a fancy decoration on one side.
a plain sweater knit without decoration
He's a genius at home decoration.
a unique style of decoration
He received a decoration from the President.
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The new space still has those light yellow walls, green chairs and funky decorations customers know and love.
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Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
The job also entails cleaning up the confetti used at the end of many shows, as well as on stage decorations, such as gravel, that’s made its way into the audience.
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In his second term, the president overhauled the Oval Office with gold embroidery, picture frames and decorations.
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USA Today,
30 June 2026
On Monday, June 29, trucks were spotted outside the iconic New York City venue with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations into MSG.
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Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
The job also entails cleaning up the confetti used at the end of many shows, as well as on stage decorations, such as gravel, that’s made its way into the audience.
—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
In his second term, the president overhauled the Oval Office with gold embroidery, picture frames and decorations.
—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
On Monday, June 29, trucks were spotted outside the iconic New York City venue with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations into MSG.
—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌdek-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or action of decorating
2
: something that decorates or beautifies : ornament
holiday decorations
3
: a badge of honor (as a medal, cross, or ribbon)
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