decor

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪkɔː, ˈdɛ-/

noun

  • the furnishing and decoration of a room: inside, the decor is elegant and traditional [count noun]: a decor that strained too hard to convey class
  • the decoration and scenery of a stage: the decor revolves around a night-time street scene

Origin:

late 19th century: from French décor, from the verb décorer, from Latin decorare 'embellish' (see decorate)

Spelling help

Decor is a French word and can also be spelled décor, with an accent on the e.