bedeck

verb

be·​deck bi-ˈdek How to pronounce bedeck (audio)
bē-
bedecked; bedecking; bedecks
Synonyms of bedecknext

transitive verb

1
: to clothe with finery : deck
2

Examples of bedeck in a Sentence

bedecked the house with hundreds of miniature lights for the party the ladies arrived bedecked in furs
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This Ohio River pedestrian bridge is bedecked in cheerful twinkling lights for the holidays. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2025 But those who wish to bedeck their vehicle with festive lights could put themselves at risk of getting pulled over and potentially fined, as Arizona has restrictions regarding what kinds of lights are allowed on non-emergency vehicles. Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 25 Nov. 2025 Beauty in the Midst (Strength) is a three-faced being bedecked in pearls, radiating like a talisman. Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2025 Fleetwood is dolled up as an 80 year-old man, while Zappa is bedecked in neo-Che Guevara, for probable good reason. Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bedeck

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedeck was in 1565

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“Bedeck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedeck. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

bedeck

verb
be·​deck bi-ˈdek How to pronounce bedeck (audio)
: to dress up with showy things
bedecked in furs and jewels

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