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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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The berries can be used for holiday decor or left on the plant to entice fruit-eating birds, such as cedar waxwings. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025 This 1,361-piece set creates an F1 model car (the Ferrari SF-24) that provides hours of fun and turns into decor when it’s built. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 Inside and on display is a mix-and-match of tableware and home decor, as well as clothing and jewelry from various stages of the 20th century. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 Starting December 4, the beloved bourbon brand will welcome back its iconic seasonal celebration Holidays At The Trace for its 27th year, which includes festive lights and decor, brand–new retail holiday offerings, and Spirited Nights, which features two unique signature evening events. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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