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Decorations: Meanings, Examples & Common Uses (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：ornamental items (Decorations)

Decorations 🔊

/ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz/

Things you add to a place or object to make it look more beautiful, festive, or special.

Hands hanging red and gold baubles on Christmas tree decorations

ornamental items 🔊

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/ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl ˈaɪtəmz/

Objects used to enhance the appearance of a place or object, often for celebrations or special occasions.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'decorare' (to adorn) + '-tion' (noun suffix).

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'decor' + 'actions' — actions to beautify a place give you decorations.

📖 Example

We spent the afternoon hanging colorful decorations on the Christmas tree. 🔊 We spent the afternoon hanging colorful decorations on the Christmas tree.

🔗 Collocations

Christmas decorations – Ornaments and lights used for Christmas celebration

party decorations – Items like balloons and streamers for a party

wall decorations – Pictures, posters, or other items hung on a wall

🔄 Synonyms

ornaments (n.) – Small objects used to make something look attractive

adornments (n.) – Things that add beauty or decoration

embellishments (n.) – Decorative details added to something

🚫 Antonyms

bareness (n.) – State of having no decoration

plainness (n.) – Lack of ornament or adornment

🌱 Derivatives

decorate (v.) – To add ornaments or make something attractive

decorative (adj.) – Serving to make something look more attractive

decorator (n.) – A person who decorates, especially professionally

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'decus' (ornament, honor), via 'decorare' (to beautify). Historically, decorations referred to both adornments and honorary medals.

Meaning 2：honorary medals (Decorations)

Decorations 🔊

/ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz/

A medal or ribbon given to someone as an honour for bravery or excellent achievement.

Military uniform chest with colorful ribbons and medals decorations

honorary medals 🔊

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/ˈɑːnərɛri ˈmɛdəlz/

Medals or ribbons awarded as official recognition for bravery, service, or outstanding achievement.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The veteran proudly wore all his military decorations on his uniform during the parade. 🔊 The veteran proudly wore all his military decorations on his uniform during the parade.

🔗 Collocations

military decorations – Awards and medals given to soldiers for valor or service

wear one's decorations – To display medals or honors on clothing

award a decoration – To officially give someone a medal or honor

🔄 Synonyms

medals (n.) – Small metal discs given as awards for achievement

honors (n.) – Official recognition for excellence or bravery

awards (n.) – Prizes or distinctions given for merit

🚫 Antonyms

dishonor (n.) – Loss of respect or reputation

censure (n.) – Official strong criticism or disapproval

🌱 Derivatives

decorate (v.) – To confer an award or medal upon someone

undecorated (adj.) – Not having received any medals or honors