noun
decoration
deh-kuh-RAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
"The tree was covered in tinsel and other Christmas decorations."
"Interior decoration was her main passion after retiring from teaching."
2
A medal, ribbon, or similar item awarded as an honour, especially for military service.
"His chest was covered in decorations from three decades of service."
How to Use Decoration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an ornamental item added for looks, or a formal award/medal.
Common pairings
Christmas decorations
interior decoration
military decoration
Word Forms
decorations plural
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Etymology
From Latin decoratio, matching French décoration; built from decorate + -ion.