decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of decorating
2
: something that adorns, enriches, or beautifies : ornament
3
: a badge of honor (such as a U.S. military award)
Synonyms
Examples of decoration in a Sentence
The vase has a fancy decoration on one side.
a plain sweater knit without decoration
He's a genius at home decoration.
a unique style of decoration
He received a decoration from the President.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kris Jenner, 68, went all out with her Easter decorations, according to photos her daughters shared.
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Easter cookie preparations start as early as January, when Wong brainstorms a list of design ideas and tests out decorations.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Seven of these plates are believed to be alms dishes, which display ornate decorations.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Its eclectic decorations and cocktails set it apart.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Made for ages 6 and up, the kit includes everything your crew needs to create Easter crafts, like cardstock eggs with fun pom poms and more decorations.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
Israeli border police patrolled the streets of the Old City's Muslim quarter — an area that is usually bustling with people and adorned with lights, lanterns and decorations during Ramadan.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2024
Next up was vanilla soft serve that was flattened to allow for decorations.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
Both efforts, though, were met with criticism, as were Melania’s choices for the annual holiday decorations.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Easter cookie preparations start as early as January, when Wong brainstorms a list of design ideas and tests out decorations.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Seven of these plates are believed to be alms dishes, which display ornate decorations.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Its eclectic decorations and cocktails set it apart.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Made for ages 6 and up, the kit includes everything your crew needs to create Easter crafts, like cardstock eggs with fun pom poms and more decorations.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
Israeli border police patrolled the streets of the Old City's Muslim quarter — an area that is usually bustling with people and adorned with lights, lanterns and decorations during Ramadan.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2024
Next up was vanilla soft serve that was flattened to allow for decorations.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
Both efforts, though, were met with criticism, as were Melania’s choices for the annual holiday decorations.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing decoration
Dictionary Entries Near decoration
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌdek-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or action of decorating
2
: something that decorates or beautifies : ornament
holiday decorations
3
: a badge of honor (as a medal, cross, or ribbon)
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