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   decoration

   /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the process or art of decorating something: "the lavish decoration of cloth with gilt" Similar ornamenttrinketbaubleknick-knackgimcrackspangledoodahgewgawfolderolfandangletrimmingtinsel
   • ▪ ornamentation: "inside there was little decoration" Similar ornamentationadornmenttrimmingembellishmentgarnishinggildingbeautificationprettificationenhancementsenrichmentsfrillsaccessoriestrimmingsfineryfrippery
   • ▪ paint or wallpaper applied when decorating a room: British "an authority on English furniture and decoration" Similar decorfurnishingfurbishingornamentationlookcolour scheme
   • ▪ a thing that serves as an ornament: "Christmas tree decorations" Similar ornamenttrinketbaubleknick-knackgimcrackspangledoodahgewgawfolderolfandangletrimmingtinsel
   • 2. a medal or award conferred as an honour: "a decoration won on the field of battle" Similar medalawardbadgestarribbonlaurelwreathtrophyprizecoloursinsigniamilitary slang:fruit saladinformal:gong

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin decoratio(n-), from the verb decorare (see decorate).

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   What is decoration?

   • [uncountable] (British English) the act or process of decorating something such as the inside of a house by painting it, etc. [countable] an award or medal that is given to somebody as an honour His jacket was heavy with military decorations. Definition of decoration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What does it mean to decorate a room?

   • To decorate is to spiff something up, making it more colorful and attractive, like hanging streamers in a room or ornaments on a tree. Decorations are things used in this way. Many decorations are specific to holidays, like green decorations for St. Patrick's Day. Also, decorations are the honors given to people who have won or achieved something.

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   What does it mean if a person is decorated?

   • Many decorations are specific to holidays, like green decorations for St. Patrick's Day. Also, decorations are the honors given to people who have won or achieved something. A war hero's Purple Heart medal is a decoration. You can say that someone who has many of these honors is decorated. "Decoration."

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   What are decorations used for?

   • Decorations are things used in this way. Many decorations are specific to holidays, like green decorations for St. Patrick's Day. Also, decorations are the honors given to people who have won or achieved something. A war hero's Purple Heart medal is a decoration. You can say that someone who has many of these honors is decorated.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › decorationDECORATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DECORATION definition: 1. the activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DECORATION is the act or process of decorating. How to use decoration in a sentence.

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   1. something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment. The gymnasium was adorned with posters and crepe-paper decorations for the dance. 2. the act of decorating. 3. See interior decoration. 4. a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor.

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   A decoration is anything used to make something more attractive or festive. If you’re having a Valentine’s Day party, drape your house in red and pink decorations. Decoration is also a type of honor, like a soldier's medal or stripe.

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   decoration. (ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən) n. 1. an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate; adornment. 2. the act, process, or art of decorating. 3. (Military) a medal, badge, etc, conferred as a mark of honour.

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   noun. /ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/ [countable, usually plural] a thing that makes something look more attractive on special occasions. Christmas/festive decorations. Halloween decorations hung from every corner. cake/table decorations. We made our own decorations. Floral decorations adorned the church.

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    Decoration definition: something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment. See examples of DECORATION used in a sentence.