decoration

dec·o·ra·tion

D0080100 (dĕk′ə-rā′shən)n.1. The act, process, technique, or art of decorating.2. Something used to decorate, especially when put up temporarily to celebrate or call attention to a special occasion.3. An emblem of honor, such as a medal or badge.

decoration

(ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən) n1. an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate; adornment2. the act, process, or art of decorating3. (Military) a medal, badge, etc, conferred as a mark of honour

dec•o•ra•tion

(ˌdɛk əˈreɪ ʃən)

n. 1. something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment. 2. the act of decorating. 3. a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor. [1575–85; < Late Latin]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	decoration - something used to beautify ornament, ornamentationartefact, artifact - a man-made object taken as a wholeadornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainnessarabesque - an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate designarchitectural ornament - (architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearancebeading, beadwork - ornamentation with beadsbow - a decorative interlacing of ribbonsbrass - an ornament or utensil made of brasscenterpiece, centrepiece - something placed at the center of something else (as on a table)Christmas tree - an ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decorationcockade - an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hatpattern, design, figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors"embellishment - a superfluous ornamentfinial - an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lisfloral arrangement, flower arrangement - a decorative arrangement of flowersgimcrack, gimcrackery, falderol, folderal, nonsense, trumpery, frill - ornamental objects of no great valuegargoyle - an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animalgarnish - any decoration added as a trimming or adornmentgraffiti, graffito - a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or wallshanging, wall hanging - decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window; "the cold castle walls were covered with hangings"hood ornament - an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturerencrustation, incrustation - a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlayinlay - a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surfacedecor, interior decoration - decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interiorpommel, knob - an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or daggerlunula - a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Agemoulding, molding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishingnailhead - something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental devicenecklet - decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornamentoverlay - a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surfacerosemaling - a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifsset decoration - a decoration used as part of the set of a theatrical or movie productionsgraffito - a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the groundvolute, spiral - ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the centersprig - an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowersrivet, stud - ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)fin, tail fin, tailfin - one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobiletinsel - a showy decoration that is basically valueless; "all the tinsel of self-promotion"tracery - decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribswind bell, wind chime - a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinklegarnish - something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
	2.	decoration - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other eventlaurel wreath, medal, ribbon, medallion, palmaccolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"Congressional Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'Distinguished Service Medal - a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibilityDistinguished Service Cross - a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemyNavy Cross - a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemyDistinguished Flying Cross - a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flightAir Medal - a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flightSilver Star, Silver Star Medal - a United States military decoration for gallantry in actionBronze Star, Bronze Star Medal - a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight)Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart - a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in actionOak Leaf Cluster - a United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal beforeVictoria Cross - a British military decoration for gallantryDistinguished Conduct Medal - a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the fieldDistinguished Service Order - a British military decoration for special service in actionCroix de Guerre - a French military decoration for gallantryMedaille Militaire - a French military decoration
	3.	decoration - the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)change of state - the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristicsadornment - the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interestingembellishment, ornamentation - the act of adding extraneous decorations to somethingwindow dressing - the decoration of shop windowstrimming - the act of adding decoration; "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree"tessellation - the act of adorning with mosaicfiguration - decorating with a designtattoo - the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and stainingtitivation, tittivation - sprucing up; making decorative additions tomarking - the act of making a visible mark on a surface

decoration

noun1. adornment, trimming, garnishing, enhancement, elaboration, embellishment, ornamentation, beautification He played a part in the decoration of the tree.2. ornament, trimmings, garnish, frill, scroll, spangle, festoon, trinket, bauble, flounce, arabesque, curlicue, furbelow, falderal, cartouch(e) We were putting the Christmas decorations up.3. medal, award, order, star, colours, ribbon, badge, emblem, garter He was awarded several military decorations.

decoration

noun1. Something that adorns:adornment, embellishment, garnishment, garniture, ornament, ornamentation, trim, trimming.2. An emblem of honor worn on one's clothing:badge, medal.

Translations

装饰装饰品

decorate

(ˈdekəreit) verb1. to add some kind of ornament etc to (something) to make more beautiful, striking etc. We decorated the Christmas tree with glass balls. 裝飾 装饰2. to put paint, paper etc on the walls, ceiling and woodwork of (a room). He spent a week decorating the living-room. 修飾 修饰3. to give a medal or badge to (someone) as a mark of honour. He was decorated for his bravery. 授勛(章)給... 授勋（章）给... ˌdecoˈration noun1. something used to decorate. Christmas decorations. 裝飾品 装饰品2. the act of decorating. The decoration of the house will be a long job. 裝飾 装饰ˈdecorative (-rətiv) adjective ornamental or beautiful (especially if not useful). a decorative arrangement of flowers. 裝飾的 装饰的ˈdecorator noun a person who decorates rooms, houses etc. He was a painter and decorator. 裝潢工人 装饰工人