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decor Meaning & Definition

dā-ˈkȯr

What Does Decor Mean?

Decor is a noun that means a stage setting. It is also used to mean decoration.

Decor: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/dā-ˈkȯr/
Syllables2
Synonymsinterior decoration, mise-en-scène and scene
Pluraldecors
First known use1897

Decor Definition (Noun)

  1. a stage setting

    … the symbolic nature of the decor …

  2. decoration
  3. the style and layout of interior furnishings

    the restaurant's modern decor

Synonyms of Decor

Decor synonyms and antonyms →

Decor in a Sentence

Her living room had a lush Persian-style decor.

… the symbolic nature of the decor …

the restaurant's modern decor

a minimalist approach has been taken with the stage decor for this production of the play

Word Forms & Grammar

decor

decors

décor

decor (countable and uncountable, plural decors)

Words That Rhyme With Decor

Origin of Decor

Origin 1: French décor, from décorer to decorate, from Latin decorare

Origin 2: Borrowed from French décor.

First Known Use

1897

How Do You Say Decor?

Decor is pronounced /dā-ˈkȯr/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (kȯr).

Frequently Asked Questions About Decor

What part of speech is decor?

Decor is a noun.

What is another word for decor?

Close synonyms of decor are interior decoration, mise-en-scène and scene. See the full list of decor synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of decor?

The plural of decor is decors.

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