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 decor …—E. R. Bentley
2
a
: decoration sense 2
b
: the style and layout of interior furnishings
the restaurant's modern decor

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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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Incorporating vintage furniture is an easy way to elevate your home decor while adding character and cachet. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 Now’s the time to score fall decor at a discount before the prices hike again after Labor Day. — Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 There's a one-chair barbershop on the ground floor, and a location of Object, an upscale decor and clothing boutique, on the second floor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026 When, in the wake of one of these life-altering events, everything must go, an estate sale is a way to sell off a large amount of furniture, decor, and art all at once. — Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 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

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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 10 Aug. 2026.

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