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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDecor
/dɪˈkɔːr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The style or arrangement of furnishings and decorations in a room or building.
"The decor of the restaurant was modern and inviting, with warm colors and stylish furniture." - 2
The decoration or embellishment of a space, often reflecting a particular theme or style.
"She chose a beach theme for her wedding decor, incorporating seashells and soft blue colors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'decor' originates from the French term 'décor', which means 'to decorate'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in interior design and aesthetics.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Decor" is said worldwide
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장식
Transliteration: jangsik
"이 방의 장식은 매우 아름답습니다."
装飾
Transliteration: sōshoku
"この部屋の装飾はとても素敵です。"
Décor
Transliteration: deh-kor
"Le décor du restaurant était moderne et accueillant."
Dekor
Transliteration: deh-kor
"Das Dekor des Raumes war elegant und stilvoll."
Decoro
Transliteration: deh-koh-roh
"Il decoro della sala era raffinato e accogliente."
Decoración
Transliteration: deh-koh-rah-syon
"La decoración de la fiesta fue colorida y alegre."
Decoração
Transliteration: deh-koh-rah-sao
"A decoração do evento foi elegante e sofisticada."
सजावट
Transliteration: sajawat
"इस कमरे की सजावट बहुत सुंदर है।"
装饰
Transliteration: zhuāngshì
"这个房间的装饰非常精美。"
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