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

• mise-en-scène
• scene
• scenery
• set

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

Maggie Griffin is the founder and lead designer of Maggie Griffin Design, a full-service residential design studio, and Maggie Griffin at Home, an online home decor store. —Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025

The early Memorial Day sale includes huge savings on patio furniture, vacuum cleaners, and home decor from top brands like Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines, Shark, Bissell, and more. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 17 May 2025

This one has plenty of storage space and open shelving to display home decor. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025

For Healthy Ferns Frequently Asked Questions Ferns make stunning indoor and outdoor home decor with their lush green leaves and texture. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 May 2025

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