art deco

noun

art de·​co ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō 

ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō, 

ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)

variants often Art Deco

: 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

For holiday classics on stage and screen, The Franklin Theatre, a 1937 art deco movie house, screens favorites like Elf and White Christmas all season. — Sarah Bisacca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2026

On Camilla's wrists were two more impressive heirloom jewels, namely two art deco Cartier bracelets that previously belonged to the Queen Mother. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

Like the choker bracelet, the earrings have an art deco design and were crafted by Cartier between 1918 and 1929, Tatler reported. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026

The palms that flag La Palma’s front terrace, open to Via Vittorio Emanuele, look like art deco replicas made for the 1930s set. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for art deco

• derecho
• echo
• gecko