art deco

noun

art de·co ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō

ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō,

ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)

often capitalized A&D

: a popular design style of the 1920s and 1930s characterized especially by bold outlines, geometric and zigzag forms, and the use of new materials (such as plastic)

Examples of art deco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web About half of the rooms on board, though, were like mine, a Britannia Balcony cabin with a touch of art deco in the design. —

Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024 The vintage diner, which was built in the 1950s and retains its mid-20th century art deco style, has been a mainstay on the Berlin Turnpike. —

Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2024 The results are bold and distinctive: organic shapes inspired by local flora and fauna, traditional tribal designs, architectural, art deco styles that minimalists will love, and fresh, modern takes on classic pieces. —

Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 9 Aug. 2024 Carthay Circle Restaurant serves American cuisine in art deco surroundings that evokes a fabled movie palace of the 1920s and ‘30s. —

Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for art deco

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Word History

Etymology

French Art Déco, from Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, an exposition of modern decorative and industrial arts held in Paris, France, in 1925

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of art deco was in 1966

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