decorator

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noun

dec·​o·​ra·​tor ˈde-kə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce decorator (audio)
: one that decorates
especially : one that designs or executes interiors and their furnishings

decorator

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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
Jen Bienvenu is an antiques dealer, decorator, and founder of J. Bienvenu Interiors based in Louisville, KY, with projects across the Southeast. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 June 2024 Now the hard part begins April 29, 2024 IATSE — which advocates for costume designers, makeup artists, hairstylists, cinematographers, set decorators, lighting technicians, camera operators and other craftspeople — has been campaigning for a new contract since early March. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024 Amber Haley is an Emmy Winning set decorator based in Los Angeles. Amber Haley, IndieWire, 22 June 2024 Those talks — tailored to the specific concerns of costume designers, hair and makeup artists, set decorators and other workers — transpired without incident. Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decorator 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1755, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decorator was circa 1755

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Cite this Entry

“Decorator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorator. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

decorator

noun
dec·​o·​ra·​tor
ˈdek-ə-ˌrāt-ər
: one that decorates
especially : a person who decorates the interiors of buildings

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