decorations
Things that beautify
Decorations are things added to make something look more attractive or festive: holiday decorations, cake decorations, the decorations at the wedding.
The word also refers to medals or honors awarded for achievement, especially military service: His chest was covered with decorations from two wars.
Metallic decorative strips
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- baublesShowy worthless ornaments
- lightsSources of illumination
- stockingsFitted leg coverings
holly · mistletoe · poinsettia · nutcracker · snowflakes · nativity · wreaths · menorahs
Air-filled rubber sacs
- streamersDecorative hanging ribbons
- confettiThrown celebration scraps
- bannersLarge displayed cloth signs
- garlandsStrung decorative arrangements
ribbons · bunting · centerpieces · pompoms · wreaths · favors · pinatas · tablecloths
Decorative extras added on
- trimmingsExtras that complete something
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- gildingApplying decorative gold coating
- scrollworkSpiral ornamental design
fretwork · beading · tassels · fringe · applique · inlay · marquetry · molding
Awards for achievement
- ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
- badgesWorn symbols of status
- pinsPointed sewing fasteners
- sashesDecorative fabric bands worn
corsages · boutonnieres · epaulettes · insignia · regalia · rosettes
tinsel
Metallic decorative strips
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- baublesShowy worthless ornaments
- lightsSources of illumination
stockings · holly · mistletoe · poinsettia · nutcracker · snowflakes · nativity · wreaths · menorahs · lanterns
balloons
Air-filled rubber sacs
- streamersDecorative hanging ribbons
- confettiThrown celebration scraps
- bannersLarge displayed cloth signs
garlands · ribbons · bunting · centerpieces · pompoms · wreaths · favors · pinatas · tablecloths · noisemakers
embellishments
Decorative extras added on
- trimmingsExtras that complete something
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- gildingApplying decorative gold coating
scrollwork · fretwork · beading · tassels · fringe · applique · inlay · marquetry · molding · rosettes
medals
Awards for achievement
sashes · corsages · boutonnieres · epaulettes · insignia · regalia · rosettes
curtains
Hanging fabric window covers
tapestries · sculptures · plants · shelving · figurines · candles · clocks · mobiles · bookends
- celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, wedding, fireworks
- ChristmasChristmas tree, Christmas, Christmas Day, Christmas ornaments, Santa
- Halloweenjack-o-lantern, trick or treating, haunted mansion, pumpkin, trick-or-treat
- weddingswedding, wedding dress, wedding cake, wedding ceremony, bride
- celebrationcelebration, celebrate, party, festive, festivity
- Holiday StuffChristmas, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year
decorationsbareness
Lack of covering
bare walls · plainness · starkness · austerity · emptiness
decorationsminimalism
Aesthetic of reduction
austerity · simplicity · spareness · functionalism · utilitarianism
- military decorationAward for armed forces
- holiday decorationsFestive items for display
- Christmas decorationFestive seasonal embellishment
- seasonal decorationsTemporary festive display items
- table decorationsOrnaments for dining surfaces
- festive decorationsItems adorning celebrations