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

The suite steeps you in ball park wonder, from the decor featuring classic baseball sights to the ball park music playlist and other little touches. —Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026

Add cozy furniture and decor to make your patio feel inviting and livable. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026

The celebrity’s vast collection of furniture and decor — beloved by Wayfair shoppers and PEOPLE readers alike — is always chock-full of impressive deals. —Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

In an effort to preserve local culture, many of the room’s smaller decor pieces are sourced through the Sanaa workshop, a social enterprise that trains and employs individuals with disabilities. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 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