Word
decor
US/ˈdeɪkɔɹ/
UK/dˈeɪkɔː/
Definitions
01interior design
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the style of furniture, colours, and decorations used in a room or building.
n. the style of decoration of a room or building, including the choice of furniture, wall coverings, and lighting.
“The restaurant has a modern decor with bright colours and wooden tables.”
“The boutique hotel features a minimalist decor that emphasizes natural light and open spaces, creating a serene atmosphere for its guests.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun to describe the general aesthetic of a space.
Synonyms
02theatre scenery
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Theater Formal
n. the painted backgrounds and objects used on a stage for a play or film.
n. the physical environment and scenery constructed for a theatrical production or film set.
“The play's decor was simple, using only a single chair and a dark curtain.”
“The elaborate decor of the second act successfully transported the audience to a nineteenth-century Parisian salon.”
Usage
In this sense, it is frequently used in academic or professional discussions of stagecraft.
Real-World Examples
“The African art, made for religious purposes, is reduced to decor in front of this commodified body.” “As I leave, he is taking notes on the decor of the pub we are in, particularly the quality of the bar itself.” Etymology
From French décor.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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