decoration

[dek-uh-rey-shuhn]

noun

1. something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment.

   The gymnasium was adorned with posters and crepe-paper decorations for the dance.

2. the act of decorating.

3. interior decoration.

4. a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor.

   a decoration for bravery.

decoration

/ ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate; adornment

2. the act, process, or art of decorating

3. a medal, badge, etc, conferred as a mark of honour

Other Word Forms

• nondecoration noun
• overdecoration noun
• redecoration noun
• superdecoration noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of decoration¹

First recorded in 1575–85; from Late Latin decorātiōn- (stem of decorātiō ) “an ornament”; decorate, -ion

Example Sentences

Jay Begum sells handmade wooden decorations and gifts through her small London-based business Knots of Pine.

From BBC

He rarely talked about his experiences, saying in 2008: "You don't get involved in that kind of thing thinking of any decorations or any recognition. It was regarded as duty."

From BBC

A Christmas tree was dusted off, tinsel and baubles were unpacked, and the hotel was decked out with decorations.

From BBC

High-resolution imaging of tattoos found on a 2,500 year old Siberian "ice mummy" have revealed decorations that a modern tattooist would find challenging to produce, according to researchers.

From BBC

It has aspects of a nursing home memory care ward with pink walls, festive decorations, music therapy, art classes and bocce ball, according to published reports.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• color 
• design 
• finery 
• ornament 
• plaque 
• ribbon 
• trinket 
• wreath