Word
Definitions
01ornamental items
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. objects like lights, flowers, or paintings that you use to make a room or building look beautiful.
n. physical objects used to adorn, enrich, or beautify a space or object. Often used in the plural when referring to festive items.
日本語:飾り※
“We put up colorful Christmas decorations in the living room every December.”
“The banquet hall was filled with elaborate floral decorations that complemented the sophisticated theme of the wedding reception.”
Synonyms
02the act of decorating
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of painting, wallpapering, or adding furniture to a room to make it look better.
n. the act or process of adorning or refurbishing a space. Uncountable when referring to the general activity of home improvement.
“The house is a mess right now because it is undergoing internal decoration.”
“The interior decoration of the office took three months to complete, involving custom woodwork and a complete lighting overhaul.”
Synonyms
03a medal or award
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a medal or ribbon given to someone as a mark of honor for bravery or great work.
n. a mark of honor, such as a medal or ribbon, bestowed for distinguished service, bravery, or achievement. Often used in military or state contexts.
日本語:勲章※
“The soldier received a high decoration for his courage during the rescue mission.”
“He wore his military decorations with pride during the parade, each medal representing a different campaign in which he had served.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “decoration” in context.
Verb
01. put up decorations
“We spent the whole morning putting up decorations for the surprise party.”
verb + noun
02. take down decorations
“It is always a bit sad to take down the Christmas decorations in January.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. elaborate decoration
“The wedding cake featured elaborate decoration with edible gold leaf.”
adj + noun
04. festive decoration
“The town square was filled with festive decorations for the winter carnival.”
adj + noun
05. interior decoration
“She decided to take a professional course in interior decoration to start her own business.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. style of decoration
“The minimalist style of decoration makes the small apartment feel much larger.”
noun + of + noun
07. table decoration
“The florist provided beautiful floral table decorations for the banquet.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. for decoration
“The dried flowers were placed in the vase purely for decoration.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“For both Avicenna and Salam, vivid language wasn’t decoration bolted on to the science after the fact; it was part of how the ideas were thought through, and how they were made to stick.” “Based on a first analysis of the painted decoration inside the tomb, we identified its main owner as a male official named Paser.” “Based on an initial analysis of the painted decoration inside the tomb, we identified its main owner as a male official named Paser.” Etymology
From Latin decoratio: compare French décoration. Morphologically decorate + -ion.
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 IntermediateOxford
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