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

Examples of decked out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Three buildings comprise the more than 62,000-square-foot addition, a facility dedicated to music and dance, another to visual arts and a fine arts building that includes a gallery – and school officials say they are decked out with the latest technology. Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 Apr. 2024 Then at the 20-minute mark, the band receded to a hush as Loueke struck the strings with soft, meticulous notes, accompanied by rhythmic clicking scatting, a moment of sheer exhilaration by restraint, as Blanchard, decked out in glittery sneakers, shuffling around in admiration. Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024 Back inside, the chef’s kitchen is decked out with an eat-in island with Bianco Oro marble countertops that waterfull off the ends, custom matte white cabinets, and top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024 De La Rosa dressed up in a bubblegum pink dress and matching Easter bunny ears, while Cannon was decked out in a full-body Easter bunny costume. USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024 Turner wheeled a silver Rimowa cabin case decked out with a smorgasbord of luggage stickers. Leah Dolan, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024 The trio posed for a wholesome family photo while decked out in skiing attire, as the proud dad stood in the middle of his two smiling kids. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024 In the snap, Swift is, of course, fully decked out in red and white KC gear, while Carmichael is rocking a fuzzy coat over a red jersey. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024 Guests are accommodated in the multi-level guesthouse, which is accessible from the house by a series of exterior stairways and is decked out with an open kitchen and living area, an ensuite bedroom plus a bunk room, and an office area. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024

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“Decked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decked%20out. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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