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

An unusual shape, a handmade glaze or a slightly odd subject can make thrift store home decor feel far more meaningful than anything picked off a shelf. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Its decor, personalized service and refined ambiance attracted guests from around the world, arriving to see and be seen. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Follow the rule of three, varying object heights, and mixing textures while incorporating meaningful, cohesive decor. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026

The sleek and oversized design accommodates petite decor like bud vases and personal care items alike without making the countertop feel cluttered. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 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