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

The Friday night brunch at The Hide, a high-end brasserie inspired by classic steakhouses of New York and Chicago with its elegant art deco interiors, sees diners enjoy live jazz alongside premium wines, beers and classic cocktails. —Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Among the most popular are South Beach in Miami, with its art deco buildings, and the white sands of Clearwater Beach near Tampa. —Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025

The pastel-pink art deco building reopened in July 2023 after renovations to repair extensive damage from Hurricane Irma flooding. —Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025

The white option would work in any setting but grab the black velvet-polished nickel version for a burst of art deco attitude. —Clint Davis, People.com, 5 Apr. 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