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

How to Embrace Quilted Holiday Decor Quilts may be traditionally associated with bedroom styling, but today’s designers are finding creative ways to weave this decor throughout the entire home. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025

Take a gander through a museum full of vintage Christmas decor for a nostalgic look back at how the holiday was celebrated throughout the years. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2025

Some might stay, like farmhouse decor while others fade and come back around decades later—looking at you 1950s pastels and glass blocks of the 80s. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025

Stop by and be welcomed into the brownstone with classic Back Bay decor, holiday decorations (but of course), and Santa himself. —Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025

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