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

But these apartments weren’t put together by the usual Ikea enthusiast; rather, the 15 charming one and two-bedroom apartments feature furniture and decor from local antique shops, Portuguese folk art, and handcrafted textiles by local artisans. —Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025

Continue scrolling to browse more Wayfair fruit decor finds — up to 51 percent off today. —Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 30 June 2025

Once the decor of royalty, tapestries have evolved to bring sophistication and style to today's homes. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025

The overall decor is faithful to the history of the house, which was built in 1880 by architect Pierre Kemp for textile industrialist Eugène Kerckhoff. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 June 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