decorator

1 of 2

noun

dec·​o·​ra·​tor ˈde-kə-ˌrā-tər 

: one that decorates

especially : one that designs or executes interiors and their furnishings

decorator

2 of 2

adjective

: suitable for interior decoration

decorator fabrics

Examples of decorator in a Sentence

Noun

They hired a decorator to redesign their dining room.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Rosemary went on to work as a nurse for 43 years, and John continued his career as a painter and decorator. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

The aesthetic and social aspects of the college experience can now be professionally curated, care of dorm decorators and rush consultants. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026

That in the Middle Ages scant credit was given to artists, and they were thought of as little more than builders, decorators and masons. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026

Kate McKenna is a first-time homeowner, avid decorator, beginner renovator, and proud mom to a baby girl and a corgi. — Kate McKenna Published, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1755, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1950, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing decorator

• interior decorator

Rhymes for decorator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Kids Definition

decorator

noun

dec·​o·​ra·​tor

ˈdek-ə-ˌrāt-ər

: one that decorates

especially : a person who decorates the interiors of buildings