decoration

noun
UK: /ˌdekəˈreɪʃən/
US: /ˌdekəˈreɪʃən/

  1. The act of making something look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.

    1. The decoration on the cake was very colourful.
    2. The Christmas decorations added a festive touch to the otherwise drab office, boosting morale.

  2. Something that is added to an object or place to make it look more attractive.

    1. We put up some decoration for the party.
    2. The interior decoration of the hotel was modern, with abstract art and minimalist furniture.

  3. An award or medal given to someone for bravery or service.

    1. He received a decoration for his service in the war.
    2. The general proudly wore his decorations, each a testament to his years of dedicated service.

Synonyms

medal embellishment award adornment ornament
decoration verb

  1. To add something to an object or place to make it more attractive.

    1. We will decorate the house for Christmas.
    2. They decided to decorate the living room with new wallpaper and brighter colours.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "decoration" in English means: The act of making something look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it., Something that is added to an object or place to make it look more attractive., An award or medal given to someone for bravery or service..

The phonetic transcription of "decoration" is /ˌdekəˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdekəˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "decoration": medal, embellishment, award, adornment, ornament.

Example usage of "decoration": "The decoration on the cake was very colourful.". More examples on the page.