deco

American

[dek-oh, dey-koh, dey-koh] / ˈdɛk oʊ, ˈdeɪ koʊ, deɪˈkoʊ /

Or Deco

noun

art deco.

adjective

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

The new wallpaper gives the foyer a deco look.

Etymology

Origin of deco

First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening

Example Sentences

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Prices have increased in places like Miramar, Nuevo Vedado and Vedado -- neighborhoods with neoclassical mansions, embassies and art deco jewels.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The housing provider said it did not expect the art deco site, which was built in the 1930s, to reopen to students for the start of the 2026/27 academic year.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Brittany Hampton is blasting Olivia Dean as she scurries through her apartment, impeccably decorated with art deco furniture sourced from Facebook Marketplace.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

More time-travel: Stay at the Tulsa Club, an art deco jewel recently restored to its 1927 glory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

The last art deco theater in the state.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

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