deco

or Dec·o

[ dek-oh, dey-koh, dey-koh ]

noun

1. art deco.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or suggestive of art deco design:

   The new wallpaper gives the foyer a deco look.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deco¹

First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening

Example Sentences

Penarth Pier, now 117 years old and instantly recognisable with its art deco styled pavilion building, permits fishing for nine months of the year.

From BBC

Look closely and you’ll see the art deco ornamentation on the Empire State Building is actually dinosaur claws in front of knight shields.

From Seattle Times

A large, art deco country house built by Walter Crittall in the 1930s was listed for sale last year at £1.65m.

From BBC

Most spring break activity centers around a 10-block stretch of Ocean Drive known for its art deco hotels, restaurants and nightclubs.

From Seattle Times

Along the way, he’s become as popular in Miami as art deco architecture.

From Los Angeles Times