décor

Or de·cor

[dey-kawr, dih-, dey-kawr]

noun

1. style or mode of decoration, as of a room, building, or the like.

   modern office décor; a bedroom having a Spanish décor.

2. decoration in general; ornamentation.

   beads, baubles, and other décor.

3. Theater.,  scenic decoration; scenery.

décor

/ ˈdeɪkɔː /

noun

1. a style or scheme of interior decoration, furnishings, etc, as in a room or house

2. stage decoration; scenery

Word History and Origins

Origin of décor¹

1650–60; < French, derivative of décorer to decorate

Word History and Origins

Origin of décor¹

C19: from French, from décorer to _decorate

Example Sentences

The home, in all its “Brady Bunch” glory, has become “even more groovy with more remarkable vintage decor added,” Martino added in her announcement.

From Los Angeles Times

Cracker Barrel’s redesign, first announced on Instagram last August, envisioned a more open-concept restaurant with comfortable seating, brighter lights and bookcases while still keeping some of its most signature decor, like the stone fireplaces.

From Salon

The decor is funky and kitschy, yet classy; it’s magical.

From Los Angeles Times

It looked like a ship’s wheel, a kitschy bit of decor you might see at a nautically themed bar.

From Los Angeles Times

The chain also plans to swap its Western, antique-filled interiors for lighter, modern décor.

From Salon

Related Words

• color scheme 
• decoration 
• interior design