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Definition of deco

deco

/ˈdɛk.oʊ/
de · co
Plural:decos
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deco Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of the Art Deco style of visual arts, architecture, and design.

Example

"The historic theater features a stunning deco facade with geometric brass accents."

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• noun

1

Art Deco, a popular visual arts, architecture, and design style that originated in the 1920s and 1930s, characterized by bold geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and rich colors.

Example

"The lobby of the hotel was restored to showcase its original 1930s deco."

2

Informal shorthand for decoration or interior decor.

Example

"We bought some colorful paper lanterns as party deco for the backyard."

3

In scuba diving, informal shorthand for decompression or a mandatory decompression stop during ascent.

Example

"The divers had to monitor their air supply closely while completing twenty minutes of deco."

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decodable
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Word Origin & Etymology

Shortened from French 'Arts Décoratifs' (originally from the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris), and also formed in English as an informal clipping of 'decoration' or 'decompression'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deco. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deco
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