decoration

nounfeminineformal/kõdɨkuɾɐsɐ̃w̃/low

con·de·co·ra·ção

Definition

An award, such as a medal or badge, given as an honor.

He was awarded a decoration for his bravery.

The decoration was pinned to his uniform.

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Common collocations

military decorationcivil decorationdecoration ceremonyreceive a decoration

Do latim 'decorare' (ornar), com prefixo 'con-', através do francês 'décoration'.