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dec·o·ra·tion

(dĕk′ə-rā′shən)

1. The act, process, technique, or art of decorating.

2. Something used to decorate, especially when put up temporarily to celebrate or call attention to a special occasion.

3. An emblem of honor, such as a medal or badge.

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decoration

(ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən)

1. an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate; adornment

2. the act, process, or art of decorating

3. (Military) a medal, badge, etc, conferred as a mark of honour

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dec•o•ra•tion

(ˌdɛk əˈreɪ ʃən)

n.

1. something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment.

2. the act of decorating.

3. a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor.

[1575–85; < Late Latin]

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Noun	1.	decoration - something used to beautify ornament, ornamentation artefact, artifact - a man-made object taken as a whole adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness arabesque - an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design architectural ornament - (architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance beading, beadwork - ornamentation with beads bow - a decorative interlacing of ribbons brass - an ornament or utensil made of brass centerpiece, centrepiece - something placed at the center of something else (as on a table) Christmas tree - an ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration cockade - an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat pattern, design, figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors" embellishment - a superfluous ornament finial - an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis floral arrangement, flower arrangement - a decorative arrangement of flowers gimcrack, gimcrackery, falderol, folderal, nonsense, trumpery, frill - ornamental objects of no great value gargoyle - an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal garnish - any decoration added as a trimming or adornment graffiti, graffito - a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls hanging, wall hanging - decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window; "the cold castle walls were covered with hangings" hood ornament - an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer encrustation, incrustation - a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay inlay - a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface decor, interior decoration - decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior pommel, knob - an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger lunula - a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age moulding, molding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing nailhead - something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device necklet - decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament overlay - a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface rosemaling - a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs set decoration - a decoration used as part of the set of a theatrical or movie production sgraffito - a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground volute, spiral - ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center sprig - an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers rivet, stud - ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt) fin, tail fin, tailfin - one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile tinsel - a showy decoration that is basically valueless; "all the tinsel of self-promotion" tracery - decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs wind bell, wind chime - a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle garnish - something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
	2.	decoration - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event laurel wreath, medal, ribbon, medallion, palm accolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery" Congressional Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty' Distinguished Service Medal - a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility Distinguished Service Cross - a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy Navy Cross - a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy Distinguished Flying Cross - a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight Air Medal - a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight Silver Star, Silver Star Medal - a United States military decoration for gallantry in action Bronze Star, Bronze Star Medal - a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight) Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart - a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action Oak Leaf Cluster - a United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before Victoria Cross - a British military decoration for gallantry Distinguished Conduct Medal - a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field Distinguished Service Order - a British military decoration for special service in action Croix de Guerre - a French military decoration for gallantry Medaille Militaire - a French military decoration
	3.	decoration - the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) change of state - the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics adornment - the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting embellishment, ornamentation - the act of adding extraneous decorations to something window dressing - the decoration of shop windows trimming - the act of adding decoration; "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree" tessellation - the act of adorning with mosaic figuration - decorating with a design tattoo - the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining titivation, tittivation - sprucing up; making decorative additions to marking - the act of making a visible mark on a surface

decoration

noun

1. adornment, trimming, garnishing, enhancement, elaboration, embellishment, ornamentation, beautification He played a part in the decoration of the tree.

2. ornament, trimmings, garnish, frill, scroll, spangle, festoon, trinket, bauble, flounce, arabesque, curlicue, furbelow, falderal, cartouch(e) We were putting the Christmas decorations up.

3. medal, award, order, star, colours, ribbon, badge, emblem, garter He was awarded several military decorations.

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

decoration

noun

1. Something that adorns:

adornment, embellishment, garnishment, garniture, ornament, ornamentation, trim, trimming.

2. An emblem of honor worn on one's clothing:

badge, medal.

Translations

تَزْيينزينَه

vymalovánívytapetovánívýzdoba

indretningpyntudsmykning

Dekoration Orden Schmuck Schmücken Zierleiste

στολίδι

decoración condecoración

koristekoristelukunniamerkki

décoration parure décor

dekorációfestéstapétázás

skrautskreyting

decorazione onorificenza addobbo

decoratie medaille versieren versiering

dekorering pynting utsmykking

condecoração decoração

декорация

tapetovanie

odlikovanjeokras

dekoration

süs süsleme

装饰装饰品

decoration

[ˌdekəˈreɪʃən] N

1. (= act) → decoración f

2. (= ornament) → adorno m

3. (= medal) → condecoración f

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

decoration

[ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃ^ən] n

(= adornment) → décoration f
for decoration → en guise de décoration

[room] → décoration f d'intérieur; [cake] → décoration f Christmas decorations

(= military honour) → décoration f

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

decoration

(of cake, hat) → Verzierung f; (of street, building, Christmas tree) → Schmücken nt; (of room) → Tapezieren nt; (= painting) → (An)streichen nt; (for special occasion) → Dekoration f

(= ornament, on cake, hat etc) → Verzierung f; (on Christmas tree, building, in street) → Schmuck m no pl; Christmas decorations → Weihnachtsdekorationen pl → or -schmuck m; interior decoration → Innenausstattung f; his secretary is just for decoration → seine Sekretärin ist nur zur Dekoration da

(Mil) → Dekoration f, → Auszeichnung f

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

decoration

[ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃ/ən] n → decorazione f
Christmas decorations → decorazioni natalizie

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

decorate

(ˈdekəreit) verb

1. to add some kind of ornament etc to (something) to make more beautiful, striking etc. We decorated the Christmas tree with glass balls.

2. to put paint, paper etc on the walls, ceiling and woodwork of (a room). He spent a week decorating the living-room.

3. to give a medal or badge to (someone) as a mark of honour. He was decorated for his bravery.

ˌdecoˈration noun

1. something used to decorate. Christmas decorations.

2. the act of decorating. The decoration of the house will be a long job.

ˈdecorative (-rətiv) adjective

ornamental or beautiful (especially if not useful). a decorative arrangement of flowers.

ˈdecorator noun

a person who decorates rooms, houses etc. He was a painter and decorator.

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There were six divisions in the apartment, and each division was ornamented with a style of decoration peculiar to itself--and these decorations were in every instance formed of human bones!

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The decoration of the walls was most elaborate, and, unlike the frescoes in the other buildings I had examined, portrayed many human figures in the compositions.

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None of them could answer that question, however; so the Saw-Horse decided it was some rare decoration and became very fond of it.

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Hence it came to pass that these two Classes could see no force in the so-called axiom about "Distinction of Sides implying Distinction of Colour"; and when all others had succumbed to the fascinations of corporal decoration, the Priests and the Women alone still remained pure from the pollution of paint.

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Between the vases is a cheerful decoration of preserved coffin plates -- five in all, pertaining respectively to Janet's father and mother, a brother, her sister Anne, and a hired man who died here once!

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He was at one and the same instant all modern, all imminently primitive, capable of fighting in redness of tooth and claw, desirous of remaining modern for as long as he could with his will master the study of ebon black of skin and dazzling white of decoration that confronted him.

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Viewed as work, this decoration was slow to do, and dirty to deal with.

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He had eyes that assorted very well with that decoration, being of a surface black, with no depth in the colour or form, and much too near together--as if they were afraid of being found out in something, singly, if they kept too far apart.

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She is decorated all over with beads and bracelets and embroidered dandelions; but her principal decoration consists of the softest little gray eyes in the world, which rest upon you with a profundity of confidence--a confidence that I really feel some compunction in betraying.

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He narrated that episode so persistently and with so important an air that everyone believed in the merit and usefulness of his deed, and he had obtained two decorations for Austerlitz.