art deco

noun

art de·​co ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō 

ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō,

ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)

often capitalized A&D

: 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

Michelin Key hotels in Africa The continent’s inaugural selection includes six three-key stays in four countries, including a celebrity-favorite Moroccan art deco palatial wonderland and two eight-room lodges that feature animal experiences and butler service. —Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025

Situated in a lake house perched over Lake Wakatipu, Nest is outfitted in an art deco style with expansive windows and al fresco dining to put the lake on full display. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025

Tulsa is another iconic destination along Route 66, featuring historic neon signs, art deco buildings, retro diners and quirky stops like the Golden Driller statue. —Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

In 2023, another cat gained viral attention when his cat broke a one-of-a-kind art deco basin. —Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025

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