decoration /(dĕk`ō̇*rā"shŭn)/

dec·o·ra·tion

decoration

n.
  1. The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
  2. That which adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment; ornament.
    The hall was celebrated for . . . the richness of its decoration.
  3. Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc.