decoration

/ˌdek·əˈreɪ·ʃən/ n [C/U] (ATTRACTIVE THING)

Definition

› something added to an object or place to make it look more attractive; the act of doing this: [C] The molding has a floral decoration carved into it. [U] Some women wear barrettes as decoration.

(Definition of decoration n (ATTRACTIVE THING) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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decomposer n
decongestant n
decor n
decorate v HONOR
decorate v MAKE ATTRACTIVE
decoration n ATTRACTIVE THING
decoration n HONOR
decorative adj
decorator n
decorum n
decoy n

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