decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of decorating
2
: something that adorns, enriches, or beautifies : ornament
3
: a badge of honor (such as a U.S. military award)
Examples of decoration in a Sentence
The vase has a fancy decoration on one side.
a plain sweater knit without decoration
He's a genius at home decoration.
a unique style of decoration
He received a decoration from the President.
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The filmmaker deliberately wove environmental destruction and judicial inequality into the narrative fabric rather than treating them as background decoration.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Wipe down any small appliances (don’t forget underneath), bottles or storage containers, or decorations on your counters to remove dust or grease buildup every week.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
And Tinzel is no random decoration; Target shoppers love him, with more than 11,000 of these six-inch Spritz figurines sold in the past month.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
When Lucas Interior joined the project, the team focused less on decoration and more on subtle interventions that enhanced day-to-day living without compromising on the home’s minimalist ethos.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Wipe down any small appliances (don’t forget underneath), bottles or storage containers, or decorations on your counters to remove dust or grease buildup every week.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
And Tinzel is no random decoration; Target shoppers love him, with more than 11,000 of these six-inch Spritz figurines sold in the past month.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
When Lucas Interior joined the project, the team focused less on decoration and more on subtle interventions that enhanced day-to-day living without compromising on the home’s minimalist ethos.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌdek-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or action of decorating
2
: something that decorates or beautifies : ornament
holiday decorations
3
: a badge of honor (as a medal, cross, or ribbon)
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