decoration

Everyday

1. Something added to make a thing or place look pretty or special, like balloons, tinsel or ornaments. tree →
2. The act of decorating. tree →
3. A medal given as an honour. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, people put up decorations for birthdays, Halloween, Christmas, Diwali and other celebrations. In art lessons, children make decorations from paper, glitter and paint. In safety, decorations should not touch hot lights or candles. Phrases: Christmas decorations, party decorations, cake decoration, put up decorations, take down decorations.

Examples

• We put up the decorations for the party. tree →
• I made a paper chain decoration. tree →
• The cake has a decoration of chocolate stars. tree →
• Take the decorations down after the holidays. tree →
• Keep paper decorations away from candles. tree →
• The soldier received a decoration for bravery. tree →
• I looked in, and saw the quaint decorations within. tree →

Note

Countable for items: a decoration, decorations. The verb is "decorate"; the adjective is "decorative". Spelling: d-e-c-o-r-a-t-i-o-n.