Deco
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Noun — Short for Art Deco, a bold decorative style popular in the 1920s and 1930s featuring geometric shapes and rich colors.
How to use Deco
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Etymology
A shortening of "Art Deco," itself from the French Exposition des Arts Décoratifs held in Paris in 1925.
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What does “Deco” mean?
The word “Deco” means short for Art Deco, a bold decorative style popular in the 1920s and 1930s featuring geometric shapes and rich colors. In plain terms, a short, informal name for the Art Deco design style — geometric, glamorous, and associated with the 1920s-30s.
How do you use “Deco” in a sentence?
Here is “Deco” used in a sentence: “The hotel lobby is a stunning example of 1930s deco design.”
What part of speech is “Deco”?
“Deco” is a noun.
Where does the word “Deco” come from?
The word “Deco” dates back to around 1925 and comes from French. A shortening of "Art Deco," itself from the French Exposition des Arts Décoratifs held in Paris in 1925.
Is “Deco” a common word?
“Deco” is an uncommon word in modern English.