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)
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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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Luxury brands like Hermès and Louis Vuitton have their porcelain made in Limoges by local artisans though Hermès has its own decoration plant.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Holiday decorations are seen outside of the East Wing of the White House in 2016.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
She was pictured next to two of her friends and in front of a few decorations for Diwali.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decoration. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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