art deco
noun
art de·co
ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō 
ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō,
ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)
often capitalized A&D
: a popular design style of the 1920s and 1930s characterized especially by bold outlines, geometric and zigzag forms, and the use of new materials (such as plastic)
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The Friday night brunch at The Hide, a high-end brasserie inspired by classic steakhouses of New York and Chicago with its elegant art deco interiors, sees diners enjoy live jazz alongside premium wines, beers and classic cocktails.
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Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Among the most popular are South Beach in Miami, with its art deco buildings, and the white sands of Clearwater Beach near Tampa.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
The pastel-pink art deco building reopened in July 2023 after renovations to repair extensive damage from Hurricane Irma flooding.
—Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The white option would work in any setting but grab the black velvet-polished nickel version for a burst of art deco attitude.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Among the most popular are South Beach in Miami, with its art deco buildings, and the white sands of Clearwater Beach near Tampa.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
The pastel-pink art deco building reopened in July 2023 after renovations to repair extensive damage from Hurricane Irma flooding.
—Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The white option would work in any setting but grab the black velvet-polished nickel version for a burst of art deco attitude.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for art deco
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“Art deco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20deco. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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