decoupage

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Definitions of decoupage word

noun decoupage the art or process of decorating a surface with shapes or illustrations cut from paper, card, etc 3
noun decoupage anything produced by this technique 3
noun decoupage the art of cutting out designs or illustrations from paper, foil, etc., mounting them decoratively on a surface, and applying several coats of varnish or lacquer 3
noun decoupage work done by decoupage 3
verb transitive decoupage to decorate by using decoupage 3
noun decoupage the art or technique of decorating something with cut-outs of paper, linoleum, plastic, or other flat material over which varnish or lacquer is applied. 1

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

1955-60; < French découpage a cutting out, equivalent to Middle French decoup(er) to cut out (de- de- + couper to cut; see coupé, coup1) + -age -age

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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".

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