decoration

see definition of decoration

nounbeautification, embellishment

nounparticular type of embellishment
nounmedal of honor

Word Origin & History

early 15c., "action of decorating, beautification," from Late Latin decorationem (nominative decoratio), noun of action from past participle stem of decorare (see decorate). Meaning "that which decorates" is from 1670s. As "a badge or medal worn as a mark of honor," it is attested from 1816 (often in plural, decorations).

Example Sentences for decoration

It fell to young Ried to appoint the committee on decoration.

The fashion of its ornament and decoration was foreign to that adopted by the Moors of Granada.

The bills, as a variety in the funeral procession, almost amounted to a decoration.

The style of the decoration approaches the Early English character.

The voice was Coryston's, directed apparently at the Adam decoration of the ceiling.

At Jocelyn's Rock the stamp of age was upon every decoration, on every ornament.

There is not a vestige nor indication of carving or decoration of any sort or kind.

To the exterior of the walls and the apses some decoration is now applied.

The use of figures in the decoration of the church is remarkable.

Early in the history of art the wild flowers lent their aid to decoration.

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noun beautification, embellishment

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More words related to decoration

accessory

noun. ornament; accompanying item; supplementary part

accolade

noun. strong praise, recognition of achievement

accolades

noun. strong praise, recognition of achievement

adornment

noun. decorating, enhancing

adornments

noun. decorating, enhancing

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