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

Stash extra blankets and pillows in the pull-out drawers, and arrange display books or decor on the shelves integrated into the armrests. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026

Keep scrolling for more of my favorite outdoor furniture and decor deals at Way Day. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

After all, a timeless kitchen often has a neutral color scheme, discrete appliances, mixed metals, and classic decor. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026

With refined decor and an intimate residential ambience, guests will feel like locals checking into an elegant Manhattan townhouse—without sacrificing the white-glove service and amenities of a five-star hotel, of course. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 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