decoration
noun/ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,223 most common English word
Meaning
something used to make a place or object look more attractive or festive.
Example sentence
She hung colorful decoration around the room to celebrate the holiday.
Synonyms & related words
- ornament
- adornment
- embellishment
- trimming
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