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   Dec·o·ra·tion

   /ˌdekəˈrāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the process or art of decorating or adorning something: "the lavish decoration of cloth with gilt" Similar ornamenttrinketbaubleknickknackgimcrackspangledoodahgewgawfolderolfandangletrimmingtinsel
   • ▪ ornamentation: "pearwood inlaid with floral decoration of stained woods" Similar ornamentationadornmenttrimmingembellishmentgarnishinggildingbeautificationprettificationenhancementsenrichmentsfrillsaccessoriestrimmingsfineryfrippery
   • ▪ paint or wallpaper applied when decorating a room: British "an authority on English furniture and decoration" Similar decorfurnishingfurbishingornamentationlookcolor scheme
   • ▪ a thing that serves as an ornament: "Christmas tree decorations" Similar ornamenttrinketbaubleknickknackgimcrackspangledoodahgewgawfolderolfandangletrimmingtinsel
   • 2. a medal or award conferred as an honor: "a decoration won on the field of battle" Similar medalawardbadgestarribbonlaurelwreathtrophyprizecolorsinsigniamilitary slang:fruit saladinformal:gong

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin decoratio(n-), from the verb decorare (see decorate).

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2. www.dictionary.com › browse › decorationDECORATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment: The gymnasium was adorned with posters and crepe-paper decorations for the dance. the act of decorating. interior decoration. a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor: a decoration for bravery. decoration. / ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən /.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › decorationDecoration - definition of decoration by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. The act, process, technique, or art of decorating. 2. Something used to decorate, especially when put up temporarily to celebrate or call attention to a special occasion. 3. An emblem of honor, such as a medal or badge. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   Decoration Definition. dĕkə-rāshən. decorations. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Filter. noun. decorations. The act of decorating. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Anything used for decorating; ornament. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A medal, badge, or similar token of honor.

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   noun. something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment: The gymnasium was adorned with posters and crepe-paper decorations for the dance. the act of decorating. interior decoration. a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor: a decoration for bravery. See more. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdecoration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/ [countable, usually plural] a thing that makes something look more attractive on special occasions. Christmas/festive decorations. Halloween decorations hung from every corner. cake/table decorations. We made our own decorations. Floral decorations adorned the church.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDECORATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the use of paint or paper to cover the walls or other surfaces of rooms or buildings : This place is badly in need of decoration. decoration noun (OFFICIAL RESPECT) an official sign of respect such as a medal (= small, metal disc) (Definition of decoration from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishdecoration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable, countable] a pattern, etc. that is added to something and that stops it from being plain the elaborate decoration on the carved wooden door. [uncountable] the style in which something is decorated a Chinese theme in the interior decoration.