decoration

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1. The act, process, technique, or art of decorating.

2. Something used to decorate.

3. An emblem of honor, such as a medal or badge.

decoration

Noun

1. an addition that makes something more attractive or ornate

2. the way in which a room or building is decorated

3. something, esp. a medal, conferred as a mark of honour

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Noun	1.	decoration - something used to beautify ornament, ornamentation artefact, artifact - a man-made object taken as a whole adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness arabesque - an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design architectural ornament - (architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance beading, beadwork - ornamentation with beads bow - a decorative interlacing of ribbons brass - an ornament or utensil made of brass centerpiece, centrepiece - something placed at the center of something else (as on a table) Christmas tree - an ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration cockade - an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat pattern, design, figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors" embellishment - a superfluous ornament finial - an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis floral arrangement, flower arrangement - a decorative arrangement of flowers gimcrack, gimcrackery, falderol, folderal, nonsense, trumpery, frill - ornamental objects of no great value gargoyle - an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal garnish - any decoration added as a trimming or adornment graffiti, graffito - a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls hanging, wall hanging - decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window; "the cold castle walls were covered with hangings" hood ornament - an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer encrustation, incrustation - a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay inlay - a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface decor, interior decoration - decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior pommel, knob - an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger lunula - a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age moulding, molding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing nailhead - something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device necklet - decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament overlay - a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface rosemaling - a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs set decoration - a decoration used as part of the set of a theatrical or movie production sgraffito - a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground volute, spiral - ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center sprig - an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers rivet, stud - ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt) fin, tail fin, tailfin - one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile tinsel - a showy decoration that is basically valueless; "all the tinsel of self-promotion" tracery - decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs wind bell, wind chime - a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle garnish - something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
	2.	decoration - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event laurel wreath, medal, ribbon, medallion, palm accolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery" Congressional Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty' Distinguished Service Medal - a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility Distinguished Service Cross - a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy Navy Cross - a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy Distinguished Flying Cross - a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight Air Medal - a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight Silver Star, Silver Star Medal - a United States military decoration for gallantry in action Bronze Star, Bronze Star Medal - a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight) Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart - a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action Oak Leaf Cluster - a United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before Victoria Cross - a British military decoration for gallantry Distinguished Conduct Medal - a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field Distinguished Service Order - a British military decoration for special service in action Croix de Guerre - a French military decoration for gallantry Medaille Militaire - a French military decoration
	3.	decoration - the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) change of state - the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics adornment - the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting embellishment, ornamentation - the act of adding extraneous decorations to something window dressing - the decoration of shop windows trimming - the act of adding decoration; "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree" tessellation - the act of adorning with mosaic figuration - decorating with a design tattoo - the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining titivation, tittivation - sprucing up; making decorative additions to marking - the act of making a visible mark on a surface