decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of decorating
2
: something that adorns, enriches, or beautifies : ornament
3
: a badge of honor (such as a U.S. military award)
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Examples of decoration in a Sentence
The vase has a fancy decoration on one side.
a plain sweater knit without decoration
He's a genius at home decoration.
a unique style of decoration
He received a decoration from the President.
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All of her vintage wedding decorations are currently being stored in her garage.
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A family from Georgia learned their lesson this week after their choice of snowman decorations backfired.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Previously, the sports commission arranged for security and police protection, and hired an event planner to help with other logistics, such as lining up portable toilets and decorations along the parade route.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
In early December, however, Ms. Luttrell received a warning from a Germantown compliance officer that cited a city ordinance limiting how long holiday and seasonal decorations can be displayed.
—Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Family Uses Blackberries For Snowman’s Eyes, Goes As Expected
By Daniella Gray
Family and Parenting Reporter
0
A family from Georgia learned their lesson this week after their choice of snowman decorations backfired.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Previously, the sports commission arranged for security and police protection, and hired an event planner to help with other logistics, such as lining up portable toilets and decorations along the parade route.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
In early December, however, Ms. Luttrell received a warning from a Germantown compliance officer that cited a city ordinance limiting how long holiday and seasonal decorations can be displayed.
—Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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decoration
noun
dec·o·ra·tion
ˌdek-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or action of decorating
2
: something that decorates or beautifies : ornament
holiday decorations
3
: a badge of honor (as a medal, cross, or ribbon)
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