'decoration' definitions:
Definition of 'decoration'
(from WordNet)
noun
Something used to beautify [syn: decoration, ornament, ornamentation]
noun
An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event [syn: decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon]
noun
The act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
Definition of 'decoration'
From: GCIDE
- decoration \dec`o*ra"tion\ (d[e^]k`[-o]*r[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [LL. decoratio: cf. F. d['e]coration.]
- 1. The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation. [1913 Webster]
- 2. That which adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment; ornament. [1913 Webster]
- The hall was celebrated for . . . the richness of its decoration. --Motley. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'decoration'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abstract art,
- accolade,
- adjunct,
- adornment,
- armory,
- arrangement,
- art,
- art form,
- artist,
- arts and crafts,
- arts of design,
- award,
- badge,
- badge of office,
- badges,
- baton,
- bays,
- beautification,
- beauty treatment,
- blazonry,
- blue ribbon,
- bonus,
- brassard,
- button,
- calligraphy,
- cap and gown,
- cave art,
- ceramics,
- chain,
- chain of office,
- class ring,
- cockade,
- collar,
- color,
- color patterns,
- colors,
- cordon,
- cordon bleu,
- cross,
- decor,
- decoration of honor,
- design,
- designing,
- distinction,
- dress,
- eagle,
- elaboration,
- embellishment,
- emblazonment,
- emblazonry,
- emblems,
- embroidery,
- engraving,
- ensigns,
- etching,
- extra,
- extra added attraction,
- extra dash,
- facial,
- fasces,
- figurehead,
- filigree,
- filling,
- fillip,
- fine arts,
- fleur-de-lis,
- flourish,
- flower arrangement,
- folk art,
- frill,
- furniture arrangement,
- garnish,
- garnishment,
- garniture,
- garter,
- gold star,
- grand cordon,
- graphic arts,
- hairdressing,
- hammer and sickle,
- heraldry,
- illumination,
- insignia,
- kudos,
- lagniappe,
- lapel pin,
- laurel,
- laurels,
- livery,
- mace,
- manicure,
- mantle,
- markings,
- medal,
- mortarboard,
- old school tie,
- order,
- ornament,
- ornamentation,
- padding,
- photography,
- pin,
- plastic art,
- premium,
- prettification,
- primitive art,
- red ribbon,
- regalia,
- riband,
- ribbon,
- ring,
- rose,
- school ring,
- sculpture,
- shamrock,
- sigillography,
- skull and crossbones,
- something extra,
- sphragistics,
- staff,
- star,
- stuffing,
- superaddition,
- swastika,
- tartan,
- the arts,
- thistle,
- tie,
- trim,
- trimming,
- twist,
- uniform,
- verge,
- wand,
- window dressing,
- wrinkle
Words containing 'decoration'
- Decorate,
- Decorated,
- Decorating,
- Decorative,
- Decorativeness,
- Decorator,
- Decorement,
- Decorous,
- Decorously,
- Decorousness,
- decor,
- decoratively,
- decore,
- Decorated style,
- Decoration Day,
- Decorative art,
- Gatch decoration,
- house decorator,
- interior decoration,
- interior decorator,
- room decorator,
- set decoration,
- cosmetic decorative ornamental,
- crested plumed having a decorative plume