decoration

[ dek-uh-rey-shuhn ]
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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.

  1. a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor: a decoration for bravery.

Origin of decoration

1
First recorded in 1575–85; from Late Latin decorātiōn- (stem of decorātiō ) “an ornament”; see decorate, -ion

Other words from decoration

  • non·dec·o·ra·tion, noun
  • o·ver·dec·o·ra·tion, noun
  • re·dec·o·ra·tion, noun
  • su·per·dec·o·ra·tion, noun

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How to use decoration in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for decoration

decoration

/ (ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən) /


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

  2. the act, process, or art of decorating

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

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