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decoration Definition

deco·ra·tion (dek′ə rā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of decorating
  2. anything used for decorating; ornament
  3. a medal, badge, or similar token of honor

Etymology: ME decoracioun < OFr decoration < ML decoratio

decoration Synonyms

decoration

n.

  1. The act of decorating

    adornment, ornamentation, embellishment, enrichment, gilding, painting, patterning, embossing, redecoration, interior decoration, interior design, furnishing, decor, refurbishing, beautification, festooning, wreathing, trimming, designing, improvement, bedizenment, bedecking, garnishment, enhancement, decking out, illumination, illustration.

    Antonyms destruction*, demolition*, denuding.

  2. Something used for decorating

    ornament, embellishment, trim, trimming, design, adornment, accessory, accent, detail, knickknack, tinsel, embroidery, thread work, lace, ribbon, braid, gilt, paint, color, frippery, frill, ruffle, flounce, furbelow, edging, fringe, curlicue, scroll, appliqué, wreath, festoon, glass, parquetry, flourish, tooling, inlay, figure work, cockade, spangle, sequin, bead, garniture, finery, fretwork, filigree, arabesque, plaque, extravagance, gingerbread; see also embroidery 1, jewelry, knickknack, trimming 1.

    Antonyms simplicity*, plainness, severity. *

  3. An insignia of honor

    citation, award, emblem, mention, medal, ribbon, badge, cross, laurels; see also emblem.

    Decorations include --- United States: Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Navy Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Order of the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service; Great Britain: Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order, Military Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Cross of St. George; France: Medal of French Recognition, Médaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre; Belgium: Croix de Guerre, Military Cross, Medal of King Albert; Italy: Medal for Valor, Cross of Merit; Germany: Iron Cross; Russia: Order of Lenin, Order of Suvarov; Japan: Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Order of the Golden Kite, Grand Cordon of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers.

decoration Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • chapel: Ceiling mosaic The rich decoration of the chapel gives some vision of the completed Cathedral.

Converse of object

  • carve: A Cotswold Style oak leather topped stool with chip carved decoration, circa 1925.
  • incise: The urns are often reduced with no visible temper, and often have stamped and incised decoration ( lines scratched into the surface ).
  • pierce: They have beautiful molded, incised or pierced decorations that are very finely executed. b.
  • them: Each pack comes complete with instructions, clues and themed decorations for home, hall or club venue.
  • hang: Before long they also started to dress the lighting canopy with hanging foil decorations - and sales rocketed.
  • mold: The hexagonal pulpit is of the Jacobean period with molded decoration on a decorated carved stone pedestal.

Preposition: for

  • gallantry: Many decorations for gallantry were gained, including Victoria Crosses.

Adjective modifier

  • floral: Most venues will allow the couple to supply their own floral decorations.
  • interior: The interior decoration reminds me of a Thai backpacking resort.
  • painted: If painted decoration was required the article would then move onto the painting shop.
  • incised: Above it, a low 16 light sash window, and over it, a blank recessed panel with incised key decoration.
  • tasteful: We can also arrange tasteful room decoration with fresh flowers.
  • festive: A sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner is the festive decorations.

Noun used with modifier

  • stucco: Bare tables, simple chairs, a high ceiling with antique stucco decorations.
  • mural: Fraserburgh, Beach tunnel murals Brightly colored cartoonish mural decoration in a style that many adults seem to regard as appealing to children.
  • balloon: Balloon animals, balloon bouquets, balloon decorations - the uses of balloons at a party are endless.
  • prom: Or, maybe you are looking for Easter decorations, baby shower decorations, or even prom decorations?
  • luster: He decorates his pots using traditional methods of luster decoration.
  • fresco: He is also responsible for the extensive cycles of mosaic and fresco decoration, from which the church is justifiably famous.