decor

UK/ˈdeɪkɔː/US/deɪˈkoɹ/

nounB2+Common in everyday speech and writing · #8,214 of 15,258neutral

Other forms: decors

Decor is the style in which a room is furnished and arranged. Period decor, tired decor.

It covers colour, furniture and fittings together rather than any one of them. Decor dates faster than anything structural, which is why rented flats are always magnolia.

Definitions of decor

1noundecorThe style in which a room is furnished and arranged.B2+
“The decor had not been touched since about 1974.”

decor is a style.

Also accepted in games: décor

Where it comes from

French
décor
English, today
decor

Borrowed from French décor.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA

Practise this word

decor in the wild

Aquarium furniture or aquarium decor refers to the various ornaments and functional items that support an aquarium.
Aquarium furniture
Bouquets arranged in vases or planters for home decor can be placed in traditional or modern styles.
Flower bouquet
Home accessories (also termed home decor) are decorative and functional items placed in living spaces.
Home accessories
The channel primarily sells jewelry, beauty, fashion, home decor and lifestyle products.
Shop LC

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Related words

the décor family

decorate decorator redecorate decor

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