| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| SYLLABICATION: | art dec·o |
| PRONUNCIATION: |  ärt d k  |
| VARIANT FORMS: | also Art Dec·o |
| NOUN: | A decorative and architectural style of the period 1925–1940, characterized by geometric designs, bold colors, and the use of plastic and glass. | | ETYMOLOGY: | French Art Déco, from Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, a 1925 exposition in Paris, France.
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