decor

noun

de·​cor dā-ˈkȯr  di-ˈkȯr 

ˈde-ˌkȯr, 

ˈdā-ˌkȯr 

variants or décor

1

: a stage setting

… the symbolic nature of the decor …

—E. R. Bentley

2

a

: decoration sense 2

b

: the style and layout of interior furnishings

the restaurant's modern decor

Synonyms of decor

• scenery
• set
• scene

Examples of decor in a Sentence

The store offers a lot in home decor.

a minimalist approach has been taken with the stage decor for this production of the play

Recent Examples on the Web

Small decor details like this really make a space feel thoughtfully styled. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026

Today, the Park Hyatt continues to blend Khmer craftsmanship and Art Deco decor in its public spaces, with modern-meets-minimalist guestroom design. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026

Best Outdoor Decor Deals Shop Memorial Day decor deals for every outdoor space, from extra-plush patio chair cushions to a stylish outdoor area rug that’s made with weather-resistant materials and safe to use in the rain. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 May 2026

Shades of the color were everywhere in the decor around the theater, and Symphony Executive and Artistic Director Robert Massey really stood out in the crowd with his hot pink tuxedo jacket. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 23 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

French décor, from décorer to decorate, from Latin decorare

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for decor

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore