decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of decorating
2
: something that adorns, enriches, or beautifies : ornament
3
: a badge of honor (such as a U.S. military award)
Synonyms
Examples of decoration in a Sentence
The vase has a fancy decoration on one side.
a plain sweater knit without decoration
He's a genius at home decoration.
a unique style of decoration
He received a decoration from the President.
Recent Examples on the Web
The gondola’s beautiful decorations and the gondolier’s gentle rowing add to the romantic ambiance.
—
Jacob Wisda, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Clips from the bride, groom and their respective wedding parties show the groups converging with friends and family at the picturesque altar, lined with string lights and light-colored decorations.
—Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
The taproom has a tennis theme — the tap handles are made from tennis rackets, for example — that goes beyond just decoration.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
In addition to jibes about home decoration, the skit took aim at the locations of some of the properties, a lack of privacy, and complex instructions for taking out the trash and accessing the property.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for decoration 
Jacob Wisda, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Clips from the bride, groom and their respective wedding parties show the groups converging with friends and family at the picturesque altar, lined with string lights and light-colored decorations.
—Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
The taproom has a tennis theme — the tap handles are made from tennis rackets, for example — that goes beyond just decoration.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
In addition to jibes about home decoration, the skit took aim at the locations of some of the properties, a lack of privacy, and complex instructions for taking out the trash and accessing the property.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for decoration
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'decoration.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near decoration
Cite this Entry
“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌdek-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or action of decorating
2
: something that decorates or beautifies : ornament
holiday decorations
3
: a badge of honor (as a medal, cross, or ribbon)
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share