Decoy
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person, device, or animal used to lure others into a trap.
“The hunter set up a wooden decoy to attract the ducks.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈdiːkɔɪ/
Syllables
de·coy
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