decor
Definitions
The style and layout of decoration and furnishings in a room or building
装饰风格；室内陈设布置
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedBorrowed from French décor, itself from Latin decor 'beauty, grace.' Unlike decoration (individual ornaments), decor is the overall look — the way a room is fitted out and styled as a whole. Often kept with its French accent: décor.
Root dec still carries 19 more wordsUsage Guide
- Mass noun: decor is usually uncountable — 'the decor is lovely,' not 'a decor.'
- Spelling: written both decor and décor; the accent is optional in English but common in design writing.
- Pronunciation: stressed on the second syllable /deɪˈkɔː(r)/, keeping its French flavor.
- vs decoration: decor = overall style; decoration = the individual ornaments.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The restaurant has a warm, rustic decor.
- 2.
They updated the office decor with plants and soft lighting.