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)

Synonyms of decoration

• ornamentation
• ornament
• adornment

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

More than 75 accessories, including a puppy, furniture, and movable decorations. —Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

Each room at The Angus Barn is decorated differently, from the classic red and white stripes of the main dining room to the all-white and gold decorations upstairs. —Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

Thousands of empty lots now dot the neighborhoods that would otherwise be brimming with holiday decorations. —Christian Orozco, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025

Check out our favorite Cyber Week deals on holiday decorations for this year. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing decoration

• for decoration
• interior decoration

Rhymes for decoration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

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)