26984 words

decoration

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
the activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or something that you use to do this:

Examples:

cake decoration He's good at cake decoration.
2
the activity of covering the walls or other surfaces of rooms or buildings with paint or paper:

Examples:

This place is badly in need of decoration.
3
a medal given to someone and worn as an honour:

Examples:

decoration for The Victoria Cross and George Cross are British decorations for bravery.
4
something added to an object or place to make it look more attractive; the act of doing this:

Examples:

[ C ] The molding has a floral decoration carved into it.
[ U ] Some women wear barrettes as decoration.
5
a medal, badge, etc. that is given to a person to reward them; an official honor:

Examples:

He received the country’s highest decoration for bravery.

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