deco
/ˈdɛkoʊ/
noun
- Short for Art Deco, a style of visual arts, architecture, and design that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s, characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, and lavish ornamentation.
- She collects deco furniture from the 1930s.
- The hotel lobby was decorated in classic deco style with chrome and glass.
- The building's deco design features stepped arches and sunburst motifs.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the Art Deco style.
- The deco architecture of Miami Beach attracts many tourists.
- Her dress had a deco pattern of zigzags and chevrons.
- They bought a deco lamp with a geometric shade.