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Decoration
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Simple meaning
What does Decoration mean?
A decoration makes something look nicer.
Dictionary definition
Something added to make a place or object look nicer, brighter, or more special.
Example sentences
Decoration in a sentence
easy
The paper star was a decoration.
medium
We hung a decoration on the classroom door.
hard
The colorful decoration helped make the stage feel cheerful and ready for the show.
Synonyms
Words like Decoration
ornamentUse for a decorative object.
adornmentUse for something added to make another thing more attractive.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plainnessUse for a lack of decoration.
barenessUse when something looks empty or undecorated.
Word family
Decoration word family
Base word
decorate
noun
decoration
Something added to make a place or object look nicer.
adjective
decorative
Used to make something look nicer.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a decoration?
A decoration is something added to make a place or object look nicer or more special.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses decoration correctly?
This sentence uses decoration to mean something added for appearance.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to decoration?
An ornament is a type of decoration.
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