art deco

noun

art de·​co ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō How to pronounce art deco (audio)
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)

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Decrepit office buildings and flophouse hotels have been remade into pricey lofts and townhouses, the coolest address being where prizefighters Depp and Heard went at it tooth and nail, an art deco masterpiece called the Eastern Guardian Building, with its eerie clock tower and greenish glow. David Weiss, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 Stop into this spot for an intimate evening of local music and soul food in art deco surroundings. AFAR Media, 16 May 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for art deco

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of art deco was in 1966

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“Art deco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20deco. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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