decoration
Translation
decoration, ornament, award, medal
Examples
The Christmas decorations are beautiful.
The Christmas decorations are beautiful.
The room needs more decoration.
The room needs more decoration.
He received a decoration for bravery.
He received a decoration for bravery.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/some)) decoration [C] an ornament The Christmas decorations are beautiful.
((some)) decoration [U] the style of decorating The room needs more decoration.
((a)) decoration ((for sth.)) [C] a medal or award He received a decoration for bravery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ornament, embellishment, adornment
Etymology
From the verb 'decorate' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ion'.
Memory Tips
A 'decoration' is the thing you use, or the result of the action, when you 'decorate'.