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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Anansi’s intimate lighting and decor are inviting and exotic, making guests feel like they’ve been transported to a tropical destination. Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Here, Smith and Mason, along with an all-star lineup of design pros, share their top six tips on how to play with aquamarine decor this summer and beyond. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026 Page Six spotted wedding decor with the logo removed from Madison Square Garden early Saturday morning, possibly a bar for guests to sip Old Fashioneds. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 July 2026 Right now the site is offering an extra 50% off select already on-sale items as well as 40% off select furniture and decor. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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