decoration

/ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən/
noun
  1. Something added to make something else look more attractive or festive.
    • We hung colorful decorations all over the house for the party.
    • The store window was full of Christmas decorations.
    • She made her own birthday decorations out of paper and ribbon.
  2. The act or process of making a place or object look more attractive by adding things to it.
    • The decoration of the wedding hall took all morning.
    • The cake needed a little more decoration before it was ready.
    • He studied interior decoration in college.
  3. A medal or badge given as an honor or award.
    • The soldier received a decoration for bravery in battle.
    • The president presented the decoration to the firefighter.
    • Her uniform was covered with decorations from years of service.