decoration - Word of the Day - Thu Dec 25, 2025 word of the day Entry posted by Myr in Word of the Day December 25, 2025 164 views Share https://gayauthors.org/blogs/entry/24893-decoration-word-of-the-day-thu-dec-25-2025/ More sharing options... Followers 5 Quote decoration - (n) - the process or art of decorating or adorning something. Quote People celebrate Christmas often through elaborate decorations, such as decking the halls of boughs of holly. 8
Popular Comment Bill W 62,361 Posted December 25, 2025 Popular Comment The word "decoration" comes from Medieval Latin decoratio (meaning "ornament") and ultimately from Latin decorare ("to adorn, beautify"), derived from decus ("grace, ornament, honor, dignity"), stemming from the Proto-Indo-European root *dek- (to take, accept") with the sense of "adding grace" or "suggesting an idea of accepting or adding something pleasing". It entered English in the 15th century, initially for cosmetics, then expanding to adornment and honors. The meaning of "decoration" evolved from covering blemishes (early 15c.) to adorning with something beautiful (1580s). It is related to "decorate", "décor", and "decorous". The noun "decoration" was first used in English in 1584, according to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). The earliest evidence comes from the writing of King James VI & I, who was then King of Scotland and later King of England and Ireland. The verb "decorate" appeared even earlier, with the OED's earliest evidence dating back to 1530. Examples of "decoration" used in a sentence: "The only wall decorations are candles and a single mirror." "Festive paper decorations had been hung from the ceiling. He was awarded several military decorations." "The Roman glass-blowers were masters of all the ordinary methods of manipulation and decoration." "Throughout the grand rooms were tasteful decorations on doors and outside, seasonal songs playing." "The planting of winter and spring-flowering bulbs will supply colorful decoration at a time when most gardens are looking fairly desolate." Examples of "decorate" used in a sentence: "She enjoys decorating the tree at Christmas." "Our kids always get so excited when it's time to decorate the Christmas tree." "The stadium was decorated with several large banners to celebrate the big game." "My students helped me decorate the classroom for the Halloween party." "We decorated the guest bedroom in shades of white and cream." 6
Site Moderator drpaladin 110,965 Posted December 25, 2025 Site Moderator From 1868 until 1971, Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day. 4 1
sandrewn 28,888 Posted December 25, 2025 Just the facts: DECORATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster DECORATION Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus 5
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