deco
adjective/ˈdɛkoʊ/
Frequency rank: #8,466 most common English word
Meaning
short for Art Deco; a style of decorative design from the 1920s–30s featuring geometric shapes and bold ornamentation.
Example sentence
The hotel lobby had beautiful deco details on the ceiling and walls.
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