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The paper star was a decoration.
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
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We hung a decoration on the classroom door.
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The colorful decoration helped make the stage feel cheerful and ready for the show.
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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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Decoration
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WordDecoration.
Partnoun.
MeaningDecoration means A decoration makes something look nicer.
ExampleExample: The paper star was a decoration.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dek · uh · ray · shun
- Strongest beat
- ray
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ray.
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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.
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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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Hint for students
A decoration makes something look nicer.
Common mix-up
Decoration is not the same as plainness. Decoration means a decoration makes something look nicer.
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Read this model sentence: We hung a decoration on the classroom door. Clue words: hung, classroom, door. Underline clue words that show why decoration fits instead of plainness. Now write one new sentence that shows decoration without using the word decoration. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show decoration?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We hung a decoration on the classroom door." Why does decoration fit better than plainness?
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