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Definition of art deco
: 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)
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Century Grand will be decorated with art deco design and filled with staff dressed as porters, ticket takers and conductors. — Tirion Morris, azcentral, "What to expect when the masterminds behind UnderTow open a train-themed cocktail bar," 21 Aug. 2019 Modern architecture with art deco features highlights the coffered ceilings as well. — Valerie Sweeten, Houston Chronicle, "Condo Life: Luxury high-rise spotlight on The Astoria," 30 June 2019 While proponents considered the art deco sculpture an artistic achievement that offered residents a place to cool off and reflect on history, the fountain was controversial since it was first erected in Bronson Park in 1940. — Julissa Treviño, Smithsonian, "Kalamazoo Removes Sculpture Depicting Armed White Settler Towering Over a Native American," 26 Apr. 2018 By the 1960s, movie houses had become nondescript in design, a move away from the ornate art deco theaters from decades before, and Clear Lake Theater reflected that aesthetic shift. — Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, "Demolition of Clear Lake Theatre building sparked memories," 1 Aug. 2019 Their art deco inspired Grand Suite served as an aphrodisiac with free-flowing champagne, 24-hour butler service, roses, chocolates and a plush bed made for two. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "Ludacris and Eudoxie's Romantic Train Ride Through Europe Has Us Swooning," 29 July 2019 This is not a 1920âs art deco building in Miami Beach that will only benefit from a historic designation. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, "Editorial: Tomâs Diner should not become a historic landmark against ownerâs wishes," 24 July 2019 In March, chef James Kent and his restaurateur partner, Jeff Katz, opened Crown Shy, an elegant but casual 120-seat restaurant on the ground floor of 70 Pine Street, an 87-year-old art deco skyscraper in Manhattanâs Financial District. — Howie Kahn, WSJ, "This FiDi Restaurant Hopes to Feel âLike a Party in a Penthouseâ," 16 May 2019 This is the oldest lodging in the park going back 126 years, but has recently been renovated in art deco style. — Niloufer Venkatraman, National Geographic, "6 canât-miss stops in Yellowstone National Park," 13 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'art deco.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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art deco
noun
English Language Learners Definition of art deco
: a style of art, design, and architecture that uses bold lines and simple shapes
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