deco

noun

de·​co ˈde-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce deco (audio) dā-ˈkō How to pronounce deco (audio)
ˈdā-ˌkō
variants often Deco
often attributive
: art deco

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That’s why nostalgia plays a big part, starting with the art deco-style movie theater that served as a jumping-off point for the city’s original designer, Kyle Jones. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 According to Hasbro, the KPop Demon Hunters Rumi Sain-Geom Premium Electronic Sword is a collector-grade item with a premium sculpt, deco and design. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 This pebbled leather style, paired with its deco hardware, is a gorgeous combination of polished and practical. — Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 The funky art-deco font for the numbers is just one more reason to love this Uruguay look that’s equal parts regal and soooo cute. — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for deco

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deco was in 1969

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“Deco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deco. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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