decorations
word · lemma: decoration
/ˌdɛkɝˈeɪʃənz/
dek-ur-AY-shuhnz
/dˌɛkəɹˈeɪʃənz/
dek-uh-RAY-shuhnz
Definition
Objects or items used to make a place or thing look more attractive, especially during special events or celebrations.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in plural ('decorations'), especially for holidays and parties. Common collocations: 'Christmas decorations', 'wedding decorations'. Not the same as 'ornament' (small object for decoration).
Spanish: decoraciones - adornosPortuguese (BR): decorações - enfeitesPortuguese (PT): decorações - enfeitesChinese (Simplified): 装饰品 - 饰品Chinese (Traditional): 裝飾品 - 飾品Hindi: सजावटें - अलंकरणArabic: زينة - تزييناتBengali: সাজসজ্জা - আলঙ্কারিক সামগ্রীRussian: украшенияJapanese: 飾り - 装飾Vietnamese: đồ trang tríKorean: 장식 - 장식품Turkish: süslemeler - dekorasyonlarUrdu: سجاوٹیںIndonesian: dekorasi - hiasan
Example Sentences
We put up decorations for the birthday party.
basic
The Christmas tree is covered with beautiful decorations.
basic
She bought some new decorations for her room.
basic
My mom loves making homemade decorations for every holiday.
natural
It doesn't really feel like a party without fun decorations.
natural
After taking down the holiday decorations, the house feels empty again.
natural