decked out

idiom

1
: dressed in a very fancy way
We got all decked out for the occasion.
often + in
She was decked out in furs.
guys decked out in fancy tuxedos
2
: decorated in a fancy way
often + with
a room decked out with hundreds of little lights

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Millennials rushed to the Sphere decked out in all white to see the Backstreet Boys, whose initial residency of 21 performances was extended, adding 14 shows set to play in December 2025, January 2026 and February 2026. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025 To top it off, the interior is decked out in red leather from the same tanneries used by the marque. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025 Each year, third-graders from around the San Ramon Valley get decked out in pioneer garb and pay a visit to the schoolhouse. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025 His funky sleeveless frocks decked out with snaps, buckles, zippers, and cool transparent sections were the biggest hit. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decked out

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“Decked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decked%20out. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.

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