decor

noun

de·​cor dā-ˈkȯr How to pronounce decor (audio) di-ˈkȯr How to pronounce decor (audio)
ˈde-ˌkȯr,
ˈdā-ˌkȯr How to pronounce decor (audio)
variants or décor
1
: a stage setting
the symbolic nature of the decorE. R. Bentley
2
b
: the style and layout of interior furnishings
the restaurant's modern decor

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
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Kirkland Signature The best part about Costco is, inarguably, Kirkland Signature, their line of countless copycats of popular food, decor, or fashion items. Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025 Mary Beth Sheridan, a veteran of Lord & Taylor, Macy’s and Anthropologie, has joined the home decor brand to spur growth under its new owners, Consortium Brand Partners. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025 Its decor has warm tones and soft lighting. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025 Festival wares for sale include paintings, textiles, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, lamps, Halloween items, Christmas decor and so much more. Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decor

Word History

Etymology

French décor, from décorer to decorate, from Latin decorare

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of decor was in 1897

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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decor. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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