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The definition of a decoration is an item used to make a room or thing more beautiful, or a medal given as an awarding.
(noun)- An example of a decoration is putting a jack-o-lantern on a porch to show your love of Halloween.
- An example of a decoration is a medal awarded to a military officer.
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See decoration in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- the act of decorating
- anything used for decorating; ornament
- a medal, badge, or similar token of honor
Origin: ME decoracioun < OFr decoration < ML decoratio
See decoration in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- The act, process, technique, or art of decorating.
- Something used to decorate.
- An emblem of honor, such as a medal or badge.
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