decoration Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun something used to beautify
ornament; ornamentation.
noun an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
laurel wreath; palm; medallion; medal; ribbon.
noun the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)

LL. decoratio: cf. F. décoration.

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
That which adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment; ornament.
The hall was celebrated for . . . the richness of its decoration. Motley.
Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc.