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dec·o·ra·tion

decoration

 
 
pronunciation:
de k reI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A decoration is anything that you add to something to make it more beautiful or interesting to look at. We often hang decorations on a wall or from a tree, or we put them on things like presents and cakes.
We're going to use flowers and lights as decorations for the party.The big painting on one wall is the only decoration in the office.All the Christmas decorations are in a box in the basement.
 
synonyms:
ornament
similar words:
trim, trinket
definition 2: Decoration is the act of making something nicer or more interesting to look at by adding things to it.
Isabel gave careful thought to the decoration of her new room.
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