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decor

n.
US //ˈdeɪkɔɹ// UK //dˈeɪkɔː// decor
  1. 1 interior design (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the style of furniture, colours, and decorations used in a room or building.

    the style of decoration of a room or building, including the choice of furniture, wall coverings, and lighting.

    Example

    The restaurant has a modern decor with bright colours and wooden tables.

    Example

    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.

  2. 2 theatre scenery (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal Theatre

    the painted backgrounds and objects used on a stage for a play or film.

    the physical environment and scenery constructed for a theatrical production or film set.

    Example

    The play's decor was simple, using only a single chair and a dark curtain.

    Example

    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.

Origin

From French décor.

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