Decoration Definition

decoration
noun
  1. something used to beautify
  2. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
  3. the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)

Synonyms for decoration

medal

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

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medallion

any of various large ancient Greek coins a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat)

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ornament

something used to beautify make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party

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ornamentation

the state of being ornamented something used to beautify the act of adding extraneous decorations to something

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palm

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers a linear unit based on the length or width of

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ribbon

any long object resembling a thin line; "a mere ribbon of land"; "the lighted ribbon of traffic

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"Decoration" in song lyrics

See how decoration is used in real songs:

  • "To be limp from a tree by decoration"
    Onyx f/ Greg Valentine — Purse Snatchaz
  • "Hangin' stout broads, 'round my arms, decoration"
    Project Pat — What Money Do
  • "cheep home decoration"
    AOL — AOL

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Usage tips for "decoration"

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