B2
decor vs decoration vs ornament
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| decornoun/deɪˈkɔːr/ | Meaning the style and arrangement of furniture, colors and objects in a room or building | Goes with home decor | Example The restaurant's modern decor makes it popular with young people. |
| decorationnoun/ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning something added to a place or object to make it look nicer or more festive | Goes with Christmas decorations | Example We put up Christmas decorations in the living room. |
| ornamentnoun/ˈɔːr.nə.mənt/ | Meaning an object that you put in a room or on a tree to make it look more attractive | Goes with Christmas ornament | Example She put a small glass ornament on the shelf next to the window. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The glass broke when the cat jumped.