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

Amazon has a wealth of winter wreaths available for less than $50, including this 22-inch option that doubles as both holiday and winter decor. —Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026

From high-fashion runways to interior decor showrooms, the minimalism trend touched every corner of the design world, with creatives finding new ways to cut off the excess and focus on shape, quality, and bare-bones beauty. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026

The multi-hyphenate singer quietly released new furniture and decor for her Kelly Clarkson Home line at Wayfair, and the practical picks are ideal for a home refresh. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026

Loving your home doesn't always require a complete renovation or costly new decor haul. —Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 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