deco

noun

de·​co ˈde-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce deco (audio) dā-ˈkō How to pronounce deco (audio)
ˈdā-ˌkō
variants often Deco
often attributive
: art deco

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In every room, a marble-and-rose-gold drinks bar sets a playful deco tone, while the outdoor rain showers, with their bright-green bamboo tiles, are fun and fitting. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Priced at $1,170, the New Balance x Miu Miu 530 SL délavé suede ballerinas are offered in white deco leather and cinnamon suede colorways. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026 Tulane University is leading a $500-million effort to convert the art deco landmark into a downtown biomedical research hub, with labs, startups and public health programs slated to open by 2029. — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Its range leans in a bolder direction, from floral motifs to more Deco-style designs like the MetroChic collection which incorporates geometric black-and-gold details. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deco

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deco was in 1969

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“Deco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deco. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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