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

Style Seasonally Don’t let your glass cloche sit stagnant—use it as a revolving source of seasonal decor. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025

Now’s the perfect time to refresh your bedroom with affordable home decor items, from incredibly soft hotel-like bedding to luxe-looking blackout curtains. —Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025

With neutral acacia lids, these organizers blend seamlessly into your kitchen decor. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025

The intent includes moving its restaurants away from nostalgia-rich decor to something more contemporary and less cluttered. —Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 23 Aug. 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