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

• 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

As September came to a close, the Spirit Halloweens selling spooky decor and witchy accessories attested to the advent of autumn. —Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025

Ernesta, an accessible luxury direct-to-consumer rug brand launched in 2023 by a Peloton cofounder, is revolutionizing the home decor industry with quick-turnaround custom rugs measured down to the inch. —Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025

Best Amazon Prime Day Outlet Home Deals Score savings on furniture, inviting decor, organizers to keep your space tidy, and more home essentials this October Prime Day. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025

The best curtains on Amazon are hard-working pieces of home decor. —Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 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