Decor Meaning
/ˈdeɪkɔː/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe style of decoration of a room or building.
nounA stage setting; scenery; set; backdrop.
Sentence Examples
Her eclectic taste was evident from the unusual decor of the room.
The decor in this office is atrociously tacky.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The restaurant's elegant ____ featured antique mirrors and chandeliers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her eclectic taste was evident from the unusual ____ of the room.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *deḱ-der. Proto-Indo-European *dḱeh₁yéti Proto-Italic *dekējeti Proto-Italic *dekēt Latin decet Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *-ōs Proto-Italic *-ōs Latin -or Latin decorlbor. French décorbor. English decor Borrowed from French décor.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The restaurant's elegant ____ featured antique mirrors and chandeliers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her eclectic taste was evident from the unusual ____ of the room.