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 of decor

• 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

The store’s Party Shop features a variety of helium balloons, decor and party favors. —Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025

With its modern rounded lines, this piece will fit in amongst your other Juliet decor. —Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025

Take a gander through a museum full of vintage Christmas decor for a nostalgic look back at how the holiday was celebrated throughout the years. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2025

While the family color coordinated in green and blue, with George’s tie matching his mom’s forest green coat dress, the trio also added their own personal touch to the decor at the festive event. —Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 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