Decor Meaning in English

word

US

ˈdeɪkɔɹ/, /dɪˈkɔɹ

DAY-kor or dih-KOR

UK

dˈeɪkɔː

DAY-kaw

Definition

'Decor' refers to the style, arrangement, and decorative objects in a room or building that give it a particular appearance or atmosphere.

Usage & Nuances

'Decor' is mostly used in written English and interior design contexts, both formally and informally. Common collocations include 'home decor', 'modern decor', and 'holiday decor'. It is not used as a verb; 'decorate' is the verb form.

• Spanish: decoración - estilo decorativo
• Portuguese (BR): decoração - estilo decorativo
• Portuguese (PT): decoração - estilo decorativo
• Chinese (Simplified): 装饰 - 布置
• Chinese (Traditional): 裝飾 - 佈置
• Hindi: सजावट - डेकोर
• Arabic: ديكور - زينة
• Bengali: সাজসজ্জা - ডেকর
• Russian: декор - оформление
• Japanese: インテリア - 装飾
• Vietnamese: trang trí - đồ trang trí
• Korean: 인테리어 - 장식
• Turkish: dekor - dekorasyon
• Urdu: سجاوٹ
• Indonesian: dekor - dekorasi

Example Sentences

The living room has modern decor.

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She changed the decor in her bedroom.

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The restaurant’s decor is very elegant.

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I'm obsessed with holiday decor—I start decorating in November!

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The cafe’s vintage decor makes it feel cozy and unique.

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We love browsing shops for new decor ideas for our apartment.

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