American English pronunciation

How to pronounce decoration

IPA transcription: [,dɛkɚ'eɪʃən]

Hear “decoration” pronounced

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Noun

Usage examples

  • Usually a window decoration is drawn around each window.
  • The table was adorned with lavish decorations.
  • It retained seven of the existing decorations and medals.
  • Further decorations were added; there were large scale sculptures and polychrome marble effects.
  • Guillem has received numerous decorations during her career.
  • Decoration Day later became Memorial Day.
  • The decoration is late hellenistic, with major Asia Minor influences.
  • The multitude of awards reduced the status and reputation of the decoration.
  • The decorations are heraldic, but the Latin epitaph merely records names and dates.
  • It is South Africa's highest military decoration for bravery.