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

And just as Chamberlain’s personal style of home decor—as shown over the years in YouTube home tours and on the influencer's own social media—tends to embrace a quirky and kitschy aesthetic, so too does this new collection. —Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026

The rooms Rooms in a Four Seasons are never going to push back the frontiers of interior decor. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026

The retailer dropped massive deals on outdoor furniture and decor just in time for that IRS check to hit your bank account. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

Highlights include a wonderful houseplant collection, plenty of container planting ideas, and loads of garden decor such as statuary and fountains. —Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 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