décor
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kɔr noun
1.
style or mode of decoration, as of a room, building, or the like: modern office décor; a bedroom having a Spanish décor.
2.
decoration in general; ornamentation: beads, baubles, and other décor.
3.
Theater. scenic decoration; scenery.
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décor or decor (ˈdeɪkɔː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a style or scheme of interior decoration, furnishings, etc, as in a room or house |
| 2. | stage decoration; scenery |
| [C19: from French, from décorer to | |
| decor or decor | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from French, from décorer to | |
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Décor
is always a great word to know.
So is interrobang. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question. |
| décor or decor (ˈdeɪkɔː) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a style or scheme of interior decoration, furnishings, etc, as in a room or house |
| 2. | stage decoration; scenery |
| [C19: from French, from décorer to | |
| decor or decor | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from French, from décorer to | |
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Word Origin & History
decor
1897, from Fr. décor, from L. decor "beauty, elegance," from decere (see decorate).
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Example sentences
The interior decor is full of bright colors and big booths.
All of the rooms feature modern decor with contemporary furnishings.
Uniforms are out, as is standard decor, shelving and presentation.
Between the consignment malls packed with antiques and vintage goods are updated restaurants and home decor boutiques.
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