decoupage
noun
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Decoupage originated in France in the 17th century as a means of artistically decorating pieces of furniture with pictures. It took a few centuries, but by the mid-20th century decoupage became a household name in American interior decoration. The word is fashioned from Middle French decouper, meaning "to cut out." Decouper, in turn, pastes together the prefix de- ("from" or "away") and couper ("to cut). Other descendants of couper include coppice (a growth of small trees that are periodically cut), coupé (a horse-drawn carriage for two with a driver outside and whose name is thought to be from French carrosse coupé, literally, "cut-off coach"), and the clear-cut coupon.
Example Sentences
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 Adhere a photo to cardboard or foam core board with a decoupage medium. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 Paint it with decoupage medium like Mod Podge ($6, Target), and coat with a thin layer of glitter. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 Everything John Derian and his team source for their three little shops in the East Village is beautiful, but be sure not to miss the decoupage tabletop items. Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 6 July 2022 If vintage design holds a special place in her heart, this trio of notebooks from decoupage design legend John Derian will surely impress. Jaimie Potters, Good Housekeeping, 16 Apr. 2022 Alfredo Paredes, an interior designer and former chief creative retail officer of Ralph Lauren, collaborated with beloved decoupage artist John Derian on a special holiday tray. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2021 For John Derian, the founder of an eponymous home décor and decoupage line, the resurgence of fake food is very welcome. New York Times, 27 Nov. 2021 Their assemblage is a form of decoupage, mixing shiny fabric with washes of pastel watercolors, cut-out eyes and swords and visible black thread patterns. Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021 See More Word History
French découpage, literally, act of cutting out, from Middle French, from decouper to cut out, from de- + couper to cut — more at cope entry 1
1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1