The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
The decoration and furnishings had to be practical enough for a family home.
With its simple decoration, the main bedroom is a peaceful haven.
2. variable noun
Decorations are features that are added to something in order to make it look more attractive.
The only wall decorations are candles and a single mirror.
The planting of winter and spring-flowering bulbs will supply colourful decorationat a time when most gardens are looking fairly desolate.
3. countable noun [usually plural]
Decorations are brightly coloured objects such as pieces of paper and balloons, which you put up in a room on special occasions to make it look more attractive.
Festive paper decorations had been hung from the ceiling.
4. countable noun
A decoration is an official title or honour which is given to someone, usually in the form of a medal, as a reward for military bravery or public service.
He was awarded several military decorations.
Synonyms: medal, award, order, star More Synonyms of decoration
5. See also decorate
More Synonyms of decoration
decoration in British English
(ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən)
noun
1.
an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate; adornment
2.
the act, process, or art of decorating
3.
a medal, badge, etc, conferred as a mark of honour
decoration in American English
(ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of decorating
2.
anything used for decorating; ornament
3.
a medal, badge, or similar token of honor
Word origin
ME decoracioun < OFr decoration < ML decoratio
Examples of 'decoration' in a sentence
decoration
The furniture and decorations are pretty careful and boring now.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
To make the decorations, line a baking tray with parchment.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Throughout the grand rooms were tasteful decorations on doors and outside, seasonal songs playing.
The Sun (2016)
The only decoration in her room is a Yazidi calendar.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They make great decorations all winter and are ready to eat at any time, though check for any mould around the neck.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The rooms are sumptuously furnished with fine art and decoration.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Save long stems and dry upside down for winter decoration.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Take stock of your festive decorations and decide if any need replacing.
The Sun (2012)
There are exposed wood beams throughout and simple decorations.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
She gave her decorations and medals to a granddaughter.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She had another good moan about her lack of military decoration.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The number one was the wall decoration.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
What is the difference between high culture and home decoration?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The stadium decoration will certainly look different.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Our flat was damaged during the work and we had to employ our own builders to make good the decorations.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Our decorations will honour the style of our adopted country: minimal and classy.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was spacious and had a standalone bath, a big bed and driftwood art decoration.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
When it comes to decorations, what makes an impact?
The Sun (2013)
The walls of the ground-floor sitting room are no less extravagant in their decoration.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He had been honoured with numerous decorations, including some from other nations in recognition of his service.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A taste for the elegant may be said to appear in their fanciful decorations of military display.
Ben Macintyre JOSIAH THE GREAT: The True Story of The Man Who Would Be King (2004)
The clergy themselves did not bear arms, but were allowed to wear medals and decorations on their clerical robes.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
My suite, while large and comfortable, has little decoration and uninspiring furniture.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
For this he was awarded the first Stanhope medal for bravery, a decoration still in use today.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
decoration
British English: decoration NOUN
The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
The decoration and furnishings had to be practical enough for a family home.
American English: decoration
Brazilian Portuguese: decoração
Chinese: 装饰
European Spanish: decoración
French: décoration
German: Ausstattung
Italian: decorazione
Japanese: 内装
Korean: 실내 장식
European Portuguese: decoração
Latin American Spanish: decoración
British English: decoration NOUN
Decorations are features that are added to something in order to make it look more attractive.
The only wall decorations are candles and a single mirror.
American English: decoration
Brazilian Portuguese: adorno
Chinese: 装饰品
European Spanish: decoración
French: décoration
German: Verzierung
Italian: decorazione
Japanese: 装飾物
Korean: 실내 장식
European Portuguese: adorno
Latin American Spanish: decoración
British English: decoration NOUN
Decorations are brightly coloured objects such as pieces of paper and balloons, which you put up in a room on special occasions to make it look more attractive.
Festive paper decorations had been hung from the ceiling.