art deco

noun

art de·co ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō

ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō,

ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)

often capitalized A&D

: a popular design style of the 1920s and 1930s characterized especially by bold outlines, geometric and zigzag forms, and the use of new materials (such as plastic)

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The windows are illuminated at night and the walls around them are surrounded by elaborate relief designs which are common on art deco buildings. —

Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 The renovation would make much of the iconic 1930s art deco modern-style home accessible to the public as a cultural destination. —

Jason Clayworth, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 The pastel-pink art deco building reopened in July 2023 after renovations to repair extensive damage from Hurricane Irma flooding. —

Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025 Another popular spot is the Lapidus Lounge, which has an art deco vibe. —

Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for art deco

Word History

Etymology

French Art Déco, from Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, an exposition of modern decorative and industrial arts held in Paris, France, in 1925

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of art deco was in 1966

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