decoration
word
/ˌdɛkɝˈeɪʃən/
/dˌɛkəɹˈeɪʃən/
Definition
Something that is used to make a place or object more attractive, especially for special occasions. It can also refer to the process of making something look more beautiful.
Usage & Nuances
Used as both countable ('a decoration') and uncountable ('for decoration'). Common with 'party', 'Christmas', 'wall', 'table'. Do not confuse with 'renovation' (repair/upgrade).
Spanish: decoración - adornoPortuguese (BR): decoração - enfeitePortuguese (PT): decoração - enfeiteChinese (Simplified): 装饰 - 装饰品Chinese (Traditional): 裝飾 - 裝飾品Hindi: सजावटArabic: زخرفة - تزيينBengali: সাজসজ্জা - অলংকরণRussian: украшениеJapanese: 飾り - 装飾Vietnamese: trang trí - vật trang tríKorean: 장식Turkish: süsleme - dekorasyonUrdu: سجاوٹIndonesian: hiasan - dekorasi
Example Sentences
She bought new decorations for her room.
basic
The restaurant's wall decorations make it feel really cozy.
natural
We put up decorations for the birthday party.
basic
The Christmas tree was covered in decorations.
basic
My mom loves making homemade decorations for the holidays.
natural
Those balloons are just for decoration, not for playing with.
natural