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decoration
[dek-uh-rey-shuhn]
noun
something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment.
The gymnasium was adorned with posters and crepe-paper decorations for the dance.
the act of decorating.
a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor.
a decoration for bravery.
decoration
/ ˌɛəˈɪʃə /
noun
an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate; adornment
the act, process, or art of decorating
a medal, badge, etc, conferred as a mark of honour
Other Word Forms
- nondecoration noun
- overdecoration noun
- redecoration noun
- superdecoration noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of decoration1
Example Sentences
The pair stuck to their original date, with the support of Nottingham University Hospitals Charity which helped with the arrangements for the big day, including a food, decorations and even a hairdresser for the bride.
Police are investigating the removal of Pride decorations from a street in Arran as a hate crime.
The children helped Martinez put up his Christmas decorations and occasionally took his trash cans to the curb.
Those flowers appear to have been decorations for a rooftop dinner celebrating the couple.
"Essentially what Barcelona do is put a winger on the left side for decoration," Ibaceta said.
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