deco
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of deco
First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening
Example Sentences
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On Aug. 5, Betancourt strode into a conference room behind the art deco facade of the old Greyhound Bus Terminal in downtown Washington that houses an auxiliary Pentagon office.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Art deco motifs, fossils and massive drawings of hands are among the installations that will greet riders passing through the three new stations on L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
He stops frequently to point out neoclassical and art deco flourishes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
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
Eric’s apartment had crossbeamed ceilings and a fireplace with an art deco mantel.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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