Decoration

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of decoration

noun the act or process of decorating

Example Sentences

A1 I like to put up decorations for Christmas.

A2 She bought some new decorations for her room.

B1 The wedding venue was filled with beautiful decorations.

B2 The interior designer chose a minimalist decoration style for the office.

C1 The intricate decorations on the ceiling were hand-painted by a local artist.

C2 The museum curator carefully selected the decorations for the upcoming exhibit.

Examples of decoration in a Sentence

formal The decoration of the room was elegant and sophisticated, with ornate chandeliers and intricate wall tapestries.

informal I love the decoration in this cafe, it's so cozy and inviting.

slang The party decorations were lit, with neon lights and funky streamers everywhere.

figurative His words were like the decoration on a cake, adding beauty and flair to his already captivating story.

Grammatical Forms of decoration

• past tense: decorated
• plural: decorations
• comparative: more decorative
• superlative: most decorative
• present tense: decorate
• future tense: will decorate
• perfect tense: have decorated
• continuous tense: decorating
• singular: decoration
• positive degree: decorative
• infinitive: to decorate
• gerund: decorating
• participle: decorating

Origin and Evolution of decoration

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decoration' originated from the Latin word 'decoratio', which is derived from the verb 'decorare' meaning 'to adorn' or 'to beautify'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of embellishing or ornamenting objects, the word 'decoration' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings including the act of adding beauty or attractiveness to something, as well as the items used for adornment.