noun
Uncommon
decor
DAY-kaw
Decor (noun) means the furnishings and style used to decorate a room, building, or set. Example: “The restaurant's decor was all exposed brick and warm lighting.”
noun
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The furnishings and style used to decorate a room, building, or set.
"The restaurant's decor was all exposed brick and warm lighting."
"She updated the decor in the living room with new curtains and cushions."
"Her living room had a lush Persian-style decor."
How to use decor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe overall look and style created by furniture, colours, and ornamentation in a space.
Common pairings
interior decor
match the decor
home decor
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Word forms
- Plural
- decors
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Etymology
Borrowed from French décor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “decor” mean?
The word “decor” means the furnishings and style used to decorate a room, building, or set. In plain terms, the overall look and style created by furniture, colours, and ornamentation in a space.
How do you pronounce “decor”?
“Decor” is pronounced DAY-kaw (/deɪˈkoɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “decor” in a sentence?
Here is “decor” used in a sentence: “The restaurant's decor was all exposed brick and warm lighting.”
What part of speech is “decor”?
“Decor” is a noun.
Where does the word “decor” come from?
The word “decor” comes from French. Borrowed from French décor.
Is “decor” a common word?
“Decor” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "decor" and "decoration"?
"Decor" refers to the overall furnishings and style used to decorate a room, building, or set, describing a coordinated look. "Decoration" more often refers to individual decorative items or the act of decorating, so decor is the whole aesthetic while decorations are the pieces that contribute to it.
Is "decor" used for interior spaces only, or can it apply elsewhere?
"Decor" most commonly describes the furnishings and style of interior spaces such as rooms or buildings, but it also applies to sets, such as a theater or film set. In both cases it refers to the overall visual styling of a space rather than a single item.
Is "decor" spelled with or without an accent?
"Decor" is commonly spelled without an accent in English, though it originates from the French word "décor" with an acute accent. Both spellings can be seen, but the unaccented form is standard in everyday English usage.
