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- [dek-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛk əˈreɪ ʃən/
- /ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dek-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛk əˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of decoration word
- uncountable noun decoration The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments. 3
- variable noun decoration Decorations are features that are added to something in order to make it look more attractive. 3
- countable noun decoration Decorations are brightly coloured objects such as pieces of paper and balloons, which you put up in a room on special occasions to make it look more attractive. 3
- countable noun decoration A decoration is an official title or honour which is given to someone, usually in the form of a medal, as a reward for military bravery or public service. 3
- noun decoration an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate; adornment 3
- noun decoration the act, process, or art of decorating 3
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Origin of decoration
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Late Latin decorātiōn- (stem of decorātiō) an ornament. See decorate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Decoration
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decoration popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
decoration usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decoration
noun decoration
- ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
- flounce — to go with impatient or impetuous, exaggerated movements: The star flounced out of the studio in a rage.
- adornment — An adornment is something that is used to make a person or thing more beautiful.
- spangle — a small, thin, often circular piece of glittering metal or other material, used especially for decorating garments.
- frill — a trimming, as a strip of cloth or lace, gathered at one edge and left loose at the other; ruffle.
adjective decoration
- tied up — to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted: to tie a tin can on a dog's tail.
Antonyms for decoration
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