decor

noun

de·​cor dā-ˈkȯr How to pronounce decor (audio) di-ˈkȯr How to pronounce decor (audio)
ˈde-ˌkȯr
ˈdā-ˌkȯr How to pronounce decor (audio)
variants or décor
Synonyms of decor
1
: a stage setting
… the symbolic nature of the decorE. R. Bentley
2
b
: the style and layout of interior furnishings
the restaurant's modern decor

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
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Plus, the top of the cabinet offers ample room for a TV and decor. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 The week-long Amazon sales may officially be over, but the best Prime Day decor deals under $100 are still going strong. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026 The extra-large ice spheres will keep your drinks cool for longer while also suspending your seashell decor for the full length of the party. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 With its lighter decor, the bedroom was meant to be a sanctuary. Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for decor

Word History

Etymology

French décor, from décorer to decorate, from Latin decorare

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of decor was in 1897

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“Decor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decor. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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