deco

/ˈdɛkoʊ/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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