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

Produced by Howard Alan Events, the fair will feature 150 artists selling fine jewelry, sculptures, contemporary and classic paintings, large-scale fine photography, mixed media, apparel and decor. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

The idea borrows from hotels and weddings and reframes those keepsakes as everyday home decor. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Plush carpeting, touches of turquoise in a largely eggshell-forward palette, tasteful landscape paintings that border on abstract, and spacious private balconies make up the subtle suite design, allaying any worries of dowdy beach resort decor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

The flagship has set up a holiday market with an assortment of holiday decor, gifts, epicure, snow globes and items sourced from around the world. — David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 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