decoration

[ dek-uh-rey-shuh n ]

/ ˌdɛk əˈreɪ ʃən /

something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment: The gymnasium was adorned with posters and crepe-paper decorations for the dance.

the act of decorating.

a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor: a decoration for bravery.

Origin of decoration

1575–85; < Late Latin decorātiōn- (stem of decorātiō) an ornament. See decorate, -ion

non·dec·o·ra·tion, noun o·ver·dec·o·ra·tion, noun re·dec·o·ra·tion, noun su·per·dec·o·ra·tion, noun

"I was searching for something suburban—some low form of decoration that could be transformed," she said.

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But they were once used for so much more than just decoration.

Jodhpur Is an Oasis in the Middle of the Mad Rush of India |William O’Connor |March 2, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In 2005, Congress passed the Stolen Valor Act, a law making it illegal to lie about receiving a military medal or decoration.

Seven Things the Do-Nothing Congress Did |Ben Jacobs |December 27, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
I have all the paintings and any decoration taken out of the room.

Maya Angelou: How I Write |Noah Charney |April 10, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

Memorial Day began as Decoration Day, honoring and mourning the soldiers who died in the American Civil War.

Ten Years In, Remembering Our Wars |Roy Scranton |May 28, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
It is the most beautiful pulpit in all Italy, splendid alike in its decoration and its construction.

Florence and Northern Tuscany with Genoa |Edward Hutton
The little bits left from the decoration are chopped and used in the salpicon or in a sauce.

The Century Cook Book |Mary Ronald
Still more surprising is the elegance and completeness of the decoration.

A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2) |Georges Perrot
To this diversity of lines we must add the diversity of decoration.

The Spell of the Heart of France |Andr Hallays
The green family in its finest form is undoubtedly a Kang-he production, but all of the decoration was not in green.

Chats on Oriental China |J. F. Blacker

decoration

/ (ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən) /

an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate; adornment

the act, process, or art of decorating

a medal, badge, etc, conferred as a mark of honour