decor
gb/dˈeɪkɔɹ/ us/dˈeɪkɔɹ/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 5400
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
entity
1
style of a room’s decoration
The way a room or place looks because of its colors, furniture, and decorations.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a place] has [adjective] decor
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often say *“a decor”* when talking about style, but in this sense *decor* is usually uncountable: say *“The decor is modern”* or *“I like the decor”*, not *“I like a decor.”* They also sometimes confuse *decor* with *“decorate”* (the verb).
Visawe
interior design (More professional and planned; often used for the job or process, not just the look.)
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decoration (More general; can refer to single items or to decorating for events, not only the overall style of a space.)
Vinyume
plainness (Suggests a space with little or no decorative style or visual interest.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
modern decor
|minimalist decor
|elegant decor
|home decor
|interior decor
|office decor
Mada
home
|design
|lifestyle
|architecture
|housing
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Mifano
- The restaurant’s decor is simple but very stylish.
- They chose a warm, rustic decor for their new living room.
- I love the decor in this hotel; it feels very cozy and modern.
- The office decor was updated to create a more creative atmosphere.
- Her apartment decor reflects her love of art and bright colors.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This cafe has very modern decor.
- The hotel decor is dark and old.
- We changed the decor in our living room last year.
- His bedroom decor is simple and clean.
- The decor in that shop makes me feel relaxed.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
decorative items in a space
Things like vases, pictures, and candles that you put in a room to make it look nice.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] buys [type of] decor
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes treat *decor* as plural and say *“many decors”* or *“these decors.”* In this sense, use it as an uncountable noun: *“a lot of decor,” “some decor,” “no decor.”* For individual items, say *“decorations”* or name the objects (e.g. *“candles,” “pictures”*).
Visawe
decorations (Very close in meaning, but often used for temporary items (like party or holiday decorations).)
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ornaments (Usually refers to smaller individual objects rather than the whole set of decorative items.)
Vinyume
necessities (Focuses on items that are only functional, not decorative.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
home decor
|holiday decor
|Christmas decor
|wedding decor
|seasonal decor
Mada
home
|shopping
|design
|lifestyle
|housing
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Mifano
- She went to the store to buy fall decor for the living room.
- The shop sells handmade decor, including candles and wall hangings.
- We keep our Christmas decor in boxes in the attic.
- He spends a lot on home decor but not much on furniture.
- The wedding planner provided all the decor for the ceremony and reception.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I like to buy new decor for my home every year.
- They put up holiday decor in the office in December.
- She sells home decor online.
- We store our Christmas decor in the garage.
- He bought beach-themed decor for his bathroom.
Nomino
C1
entity
3
theatrical scenery and set design
The background and things on a stage or film set that show where the story happens.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a production] has [adjective] decor
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may not realize this theatre/film sense exists and may think *decor* only refers to homes. Also, they sometimes say *“make a decor”* instead of *“design the decor”* or *“create the decor.”*
Visawe
scenery (Very close; *scenery* is more common in theatre and may sound slightly more traditional.)
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set design (Refers more directly to the professional design work, not just the physical objects.)
Vinyume
bare stage (Describes a stage with almost no scenery or visual elements.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
stage decor
|theatrical decor
|film decor
|elaborate decor
|minimal decor
Mada
entertainment
|art
|film
|theatre
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- The play’s decor was simple, allowing the actors’ performances to stand out.
- Critics praised the film’s decor for its historical accuracy.
- The director wanted minimalist decor so the audience would focus on the dialogue.
- They spent a large part of the budget on decor and costumes.
- The opera featured lavish decor that changed with each act.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The decor in the play was very modern.
- The film has beautiful decor in every scene.
- They used dark decor on the stage to show danger.
- The director chose simple decor for the theater stage.
- Students made the decor for the school musical.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
decor
IPA
GB/dˈeɪkɔɹ/
US/dˈeɪkɔɹ/
Silabi na mkazo
de - cor (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: decor
- Plural: decor
Familia ya neno
Core family
Related words
decorator
noun
redecorate
verb
Advanced or less common
decoratively
adverb
Semi
Christmas decor
1/kɹˈɪsməs dˈeɪkɔɹ/
fixed phrase
decoration used for Christmas
Lights, ornaments, and other decorative things people use for Christmas.
Mifano
- They started selling Christmas decor in October.
- We put our Christmas decor away in early January.
event decor
1/ɪvˈɛnt dˈeɪkɔɹ/
fixed phrase
decoration for special events
The decorative things and style used for parties, conferences, or other events.
Mifano
- The company offers full event decor for corporate parties.
- Good event decor can completely change the feel of a space.
holiday decor
1/hˈɑlɪdˌeɪ dˈeɪkɔɹ/
fixed phrase
decoration used for holidays
Special decorative things used at home or in shops during holidays like Christmas or Halloween.
Mifano
- We keep our holiday decor in the basement the rest of the year.
- The mall put up holiday decor right after Halloween.
home decor
1/hˈoʊm dˈeɪkɔɹ/
fixed phrase
decoration style and items at home
The style and decorative things used to make the inside of a home look nice.
Mifano
- She loves Scandinavian home decor with light wood and neutral colors.
- The store specializes in home decor and small furniture.
interior decor
1/ɪntˈɪɹiɚ dˈeɪkɔɹ/
fixed phrase
indoor decoration style
The way the inside of a building is decorated, including colors, furniture, and other items.
Mifano
- The interior decor of the hotel is inspired by 1920s New York.
- She studied interior decor before opening her design studio.
minimalist decor
1/mˈɪnəməlɪst dˈeɪkɔɹ/
fixed phrase
decoration style with very few items
A decoration style with only a few simple things and little color, so the room looks very clean and open.
Mifano
- He prefers minimalist decor with just a sofa and a small table.
- Minimalist decor can make a small room feel bigger.
modern decor
1/mˈɑdɚn dˈeɪkɔɹ/
fixed phrase
contemporary, simple decoration style
A decoration style that looks new, simple, and clean, often with straight lines and few details.
Mifano
- The apartment has very modern decor with metal and glass.
- They replaced the heavy curtains and dark wood with modern decor.
office decor
1/ˈɔfɪs dˈeɪkɔɹ/
fixed phrase
decoration style in offices
The look and decorative things in an office, like plants, art, and colors.
Mifano
- The new office decor includes bright colors and lots of plants.
- Good office decor can make employees feel more comfortable.
room decor
1/ɹˈum dˈeɪkɔɹ/
fixed phrase
decoration of a particular room
The style and decorative things in one room, like a bedroom or living room.
Mifano
- Teenagers often change their room decor as their tastes change.
- We chose blue and white for the baby’s room decor.
wedding decor
1/wˈɛdɪŋ dˈeɪkɔɹ/
fixed phrase
decoration used for a wedding
The flowers, lights, colors, and other decorative things used at a wedding.
Mifano
- The wedding decor included white roses and gold candles.
- They hired a planner to take care of the wedding decor and music.