decoration
Americannoun
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something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment.
The gymnasium was adorned with posters and crepe-paper decorations for the dance.
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the act of decorating.
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a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor.
a decoration for bravery.
noun
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an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate; adornment
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the act, process, or art of decorating
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a medal, badge, etc, conferred as a mark of honour
Other Word Forms
- nondecoration noun
- overdecoration noun
- redecoration noun
- superdecoration noun
Etymology
Origin of decoration
First recorded in 1575–85; from Late Latin decorātiōn- (stem of decorātiō ) “an ornament”; decorate, -ion
Example Sentences
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Seiden said he has brokered a handful of tariff claims with a total face value of $20 million for companies selling items including Christmas decorations, pharmaceuticals and imported foods.
"They are not disturbed when Christmas decorations are put up," he said.
From Barron's
That and two chairs were about all the decoration in the place.
From Literature
I gazed at its marshes and rice fields, at kingfishers hovering to dive, cattle egrets dotting the landscape with white, and weaverbird nests dangling from trees like Christmas decorations.
From Literature
The company’s ethos is in the name: Toys, games, party decorations and more sell for $5 or less.
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