Word
deco
Phoneticsde·co
US/ˈdɛkoʊ/
UK/dˈɛkəʊ/
Definitions
01decoration
n. a short word for decoration, often used when talking about how a room looks.
n. a clipping of decoration, typically used in informal contexts regarding interior design or festive ornaments.
“We need to buy some new deco for the living room before the party.”
“The event planner suggested adding some minimalist deco to the lobby to create a more professional atmosphere for the conference.”
Informal
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to a general style of decoration.
Synonyms
02Art Deco style
n. a popular style of art and design from the 1920s and 1930s with bold shapes.
n. a synonym for Art Deco, referring to the influential visual arts design style that first appeared in France just before World War I.
“The old cinema was built in a beautiful deco style with gold lines.”
“The architect drew inspiration from classic deco motifs, incorporating geometric patterns and sleek metallic finishes into the skyscraper's facade.”
Informal
Usage
Frequently functions as a modifier before another noun, such as 'deco furniture' or 'deco architecture'.
Synonyms
03scuba decompression
n. the process of slowly coming back to the surface after a deep dive.
n. a technical clipping of decompression, referring to the staged reduction in ambient pressure during a diver's ascent.
“The divers had to stop for ten minutes of deco before reaching the surface.”
“Failure to complete the required deco stops after a deep technical dive can lead to severe decompression sickness.”
Technical · Informal
Usage
Commonly used as an uncountable noun within the diving community.
Synonyms