decked out

idiom

1
: dressed in a very fancy way
We got all decked out for the occasion.
often + in
She was decked out in furs.
guys decked out in fancy tuxedos
2
: decorated in a fancy way
often + with
a room decked out with hundreds of little lights

Examples of decked out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So why are the Italian athletes, in particular, typically decked out in a color that’s not green, white, or red, as represented on their national flag? Katie Camero, SELF, 6 Aug. 2024 In addition to her body being decked out in bling, Rihanna’s Carnival look wouldn’t be complete without feathers! Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024 Two people set up a makeshift home at a former Marine Corps hangar in Irvine, police said, decked out with disco lights, a fog machine and what appeared to be a recording studio. Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024 The Orioles introduced the Bird Bath last year, bringing on Mr. Splash decked out in pool floaties and beachwear to spray fans every time the team collects an extra-base hit or scores a run. Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decked out 

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“Decked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decked%20out. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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