decoration

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making something more attractive by adding ornaments, artistic designs, or special features.

  - "She enjoys decorating her home for the holidays."
  - "The artist will decorate the cake with edible flowers."

• Noun

  An object used to make something more attractive or impressive.

  - "The room was filled with beautiful decorations for the party."
  - "The tree was adorned with colorful decorations for Christmas."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780020"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decoration
adornation , ornation

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Variants

List of all variants of decoration that leads to same result
decoration , decorations , Decoration Day , Decoration Days , interior decoration , interior decorations , for decoration

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'decorrer', meaning 'to adorn'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'decoration' comes from the Latin word 'decoratus', which means 'ornamented' or 'adorned'.

2. Decorations have been used since ancient times to celebrate various cultural and religious traditions, including Chinese New Year, Diwali, and Hanukkah.

3. The largest ball of twine in the world, located in Darwin, Minnesota, is often decorated with various items, including Christmas ornaments and rubber ducks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adornment: An accessory or ornament added to improve the appearance of something.

2. Ornamentation: The act of adding decorative elements to something.

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Culture

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Decorations have been used for various cultural, historical, and symbolic purposes throughout history. They have been used to celebrate special occasions, mark religious ceremonies, and express artistic creativity. In literature, decorations are often described in detail to set the scene and create a vivid image in the reader's mind.

How to Memorize "decoration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine decorating a Christmas tree with ornaments, lights, and tinsel.
   - Visualize yourself adding flowers and ribbons to a cake to make it look more beautiful.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'decoration' with the idea of making something more attractive.
   - Think of decorations as the things that make a special occasion or celebration more memorable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that decorations are things that make things look better.
   - Use the acronym D.E.C.O.R.A.T.E. to remember the different types of decorations: Decorative Elements Creating Original Atmospheres Through Artistic Taste and Elegance.

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