decoration
/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: decorations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
Noun
Examples
There were many wooden chairs for the bulk of his visitors, and two wicker armchairs with red cloth cushions for superior people. From the packing-cases had emerged some Indian clubs,[…], and all these articles[…] made a scattered and untidy decoration that Mrs. Clough assiduously dusted and greatly
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “decoration” mean?
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
Is “decoration” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.