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fe-STOON/feˈstuːn/

To festoon is to decorate with chains of flowers, lights, or fabric hanging in loops: festoon the foyer, a festoon of lights (also a noun). Decorate (already in the dictionary) is everyday; loops of fabric do not raise an occupancy figure.

Meaning

To decorate with chains of flowers, lights, or fabric hanging in loops (also noun; from decorate, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Festoon the foyer if you must; it does not raise the occupancy cap.”
• “Decorate is already in this course. Drape is the close twin. Loops are branding. A number on a certificate is the rule. Keep the number; hang the loops if the inspector still allows the sitting.”

Good to know

Hang decorations in loops. Everyday: decorate (already in the dictionary). Loops ≠ a cap.

Near in meaning

drape, decorate, garland

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