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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The rooms The eight villas—of which four have views of the Philippine Sea and the ‘Naked Island’ sandbank on the horizon—have largely retained their pre-typhoon blueprint and wood-and-wicker decor. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 If your outdoor dining area lines a wall of your home or a fence, consider playing with decor pieces that have height or can be hung. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 May 2026 Owner Danny Serfer designed the new space by thrifting mid-century decor. Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026 This rattan sideboard from Kelly Clarkson Home with shelving built into the cabinets serves as an easy-to-access place to store extra dishes and decor out of sight. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 16 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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