decoration
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1 ornamental items (n.) B1 Intermediateobjects like lights, flowers, or paintings that you use to make a room or building look beautiful.
physical objects used to adorn, enrich, or beautify a space or object. Often used in the plural when referring to festive items.
ExampleWe put up colorful Christmas decorations in the living room every December.
ExampleThe banquet hall was filled with elaborate floral decorations that complemented the sophisticated theme of the wedding reception.
- ornament
- adornment
- embellishment
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2 the act of decorating (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe process of painting, wallpapering, or adding furniture to a room to make it look better.
the act or process of adorning or refurbishing a space. Uncountable when referring to the general activity of home improvement.
ExampleThe house is a mess right now because it is undergoing internal decoration.
ExampleThe interior decoration of the office took three months to complete, involving custom woodwork and a complete lighting overhaul.
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3 a medal or award (n.) C1 Advanced Formala medal or ribbon given to someone as a mark of honor for bravery or great work.
a mark of honor, such as a medal or ribbon, bestowed for distinguished service, bravery, or achievement. Often used in military or state contexts.
ExampleThe soldier received a high decoration for his courage during the rescue mission.
ExampleHe wore his military decorations with pride during the parade, each medal representing a different campaign in which he had served.
From Latin decoratio: compare French décoration. Morphologically decorate + -ion.