Definition of decoration

The word "decoration" has its roots in Latin. The Latin word "decorare" means "to decorate" or "to adorn", and it is a combination of two words: "de-" which means "to" or "from", and "cor" which means "heart" or "inner self". In Latin, the phrase "decorare" literally means "to make beautiful" or "to adorn the heart". The word "decoration" was borrowed into Middle English from Old French "decoration", which is derived from the Latin "decorare". In English, the word "decoration" has been used since the 15th century to refer to the act of making something beautiful or attractive, often by adding ornaments or embellishments. Over time, the word's meaning has expanded to include not only the physical act of decorating, but also the finished product or arrangement itself.