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How do you spell Decoration?

Correct spelling

decoration

Remember DECOR + ATION - one R in decor, just like decorating a room.

Why is decoration spelled this way?

From Latin decorare, to beautify. DECUS (ornament). Decoration adds beauty to the plain — ornament that transforms the ordinary.

Common misspellings of decoration

decorrationdecarationdecerationdecoraton

Example

The holiday decoration on the mantelpiece caught everyone's attention with its sparkling lights.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell decoration?+
The correct spelling is "decoration". Remember DECOR + ATION - one R in decor, just like decorating a room.
Is it decorration or decoration?+
The correct spelling is "decoration", not "decorration".

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