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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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   1. something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment. The gymnasium was adorned with posters and crepe-paper decorations for the dance. 2. the act of decorating. 3. See interior decoration. 4. a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor.

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    5 days ago · decoration (countable and uncountable, plural decorations) The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation. Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation. Synonyms: see Thesaurus: decoration