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   decoration

   /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the process or art of decorating something: "the lavish decoration of cloth with gilt" Similar ornamenttrinketbaubleknick-knackgimcrackspangledoodahgewgawfolderolfandangletrimmingtinsel
   • ▪ ornamentation: "inside there was little decoration" Similar ornamentationadornmenttrimmingembellishmentgarnishinggildingbeautificationprettificationenhancementsenrichmentsfrillsaccessoriestrimmingsfineryfrippery
   • ▪ paint or wallpaper applied when decorating a room: British "an authority on English furniture and decoration" Similar decorfurnishingfurbishingornamentationlookcolour scheme
   • ▪ a thing that serves as an ornament: "Christmas tree decorations" Similar ornamenttrinketbaubleknick-knackgimcrackspangledoodahgewgawfolderolfandangletrimmingtinsel
   • 2. a medal or award conferred as an honour: "a decoration won on the field of battle" Similar medalawardbadgestarribbonlaurelwreathtrophyprizecoloursinsigniamilitary slang:fruit saladinformal:gong

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin decoratio(n-), from the verb decorare (see decorate).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDECORATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DECORATION definition: 1. the activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DECORATION is the act or process of decorating. How to use decoration in a sentence.

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   Decoration definition: something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment. See examples of DECORATION used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › decorationDecoration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A decoration is anything used to make something more attractive or festive. If you’re having a Valentine’s Day party, drape your house in red and pink decorations. Decoration is also a type of honor, like a soldier's medal or stripe.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdecoration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/ [countable, usually plural] a thing that makes something look more attractive on special occasions. Christmas/festive decorations. Halloween decorations hung from every corner. cake/table decorations. We made our own decorations. Floral decorations adorned the church.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDECORATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Decorations are features that are added to something in order to make it look more attractive. The only wall decorations are candles and a single mirror. The planting of winter and spring-flowering bulbs will supply colourful decoration at a time when most gardens are looking fairly desolate.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › decorationDecoration - definition of decoration by The Free Dictionary

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   dec·o·ra·tion. (dĕk′ə-rā′shən) n. 1. The act, process, technique, or art of decorating. 2. Something used to decorate, especially when put up temporarily to celebrate or call attention to a special occasion. 3. An emblem of honor, such as a medal or badge.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › decorationdecoration | meaning of decoration in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   decoration meaning, definition, what is decoration: something pretty that you put in a place...: Learn more.

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    Decoration definition: something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment. See examples of DECORATION used in a sentence.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › decorationDecoration Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    DECORATION meaning: 1 : something that is added to something else to make it more attractive; 2 : the act of decorating something (such as a room)