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

Dheming says her scenic design was inspired by the Beauty Bar on East 14th Street in New York City, an old beauty parlor that was remade into a hip nightclub with a natural retro feel that came from not updating the decor. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

This, together with the elegant, homely decor, is symbolic of the kind of singular community this hotel has strived to create. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Too many small decor items create visual clutter and make a space feel chaotic. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

Her blog, Gal Meets Glam, started as a space to document her personal style — musings on everything from outfits to home decor — and eventually grew and grew into a business. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 July 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