deco

Or Dec·o

[dek-oh, dey-koh, dey-koh]

noun

1. art deco.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or suggestive of art deco design.

   The new wallpaper gives the foyer a deco look.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deco¹

First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening

Example Sentences

And so began a series of paintings of skyscrapers in New York, capped in 1927 by her art deco masterpiece, “Radiator Building—Night, New York.”

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Down the street, we peeked in on renovations at the art deco Warner Grand Theater, which is approaching its 100th birthday.

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The present four-story art deco property was constructed in 1926 at the height of the Prohibition and was known for the flamboyant speakeasy in its basement.

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The ceremony, held at Radio City Music Hall amid the art deco splendor of old New York, was presided over by Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo, a natural wonder of the theatrical universe.

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Vice City's version of Miami's art deco, neon-lit beachfront appears in the trailer, as does the Grassrivers swampland, inspired by the Florida everglades.

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