bedeck

verb

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

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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Evans expects a similar turnout at the Keswick property this year—especially come November, when the Southern Living team turns up the charm, bedecking the home in magazine-cover-worthy holiday decor. Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2025 To mark the occasion, the film’s China premiere was held in Shanghai’s Grand Cinema, a historic site bedecked with marble and a sweeping staircase, where the film had its first Chinese premiere in the 1920s. Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025 The red walls of the dark, low-ceilinged dining room are bedecked with neon signs and Alabama Crimson Tide memorabilia. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025 After a recent renovation, this tranquil escape is bedecked with mid-century style furnishings and cozy outdoor hang spaces, all a mere 25 minute drive from downtown Moab. Emily Pennington, Outside, 14 Aug. 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 30 Oct. 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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