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
Plus, if burgeoning home decorators choose to reinvent their interiors at any point, the paper's adhesion technology allows it to be easily removed without damaging walls. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 His decorator rented one room and kitted it out with a water bed, paintings and a television set. Penelope Green, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024 In this space in our 2021 Southern Living Idea House, decorator Sarah Bartholomew relied on Cotton by Sherwin-Williams (SW 9581). Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024 Baker Bakery wrapper Cake decorator Cashier Cashier assistant Food service assistant Forklift driver Licensed and non-licensed opticians Meat cutter Membership clerk Non-licensed hearing aid assistant Pharmacist Pharmacy sales assistant Stocker Tire installer What are the employee benefits and pay? Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2024 During the strikes, set decorator Mary Ann Biddle and her husband, boom operator John Unsinn, launched a GoFundMe campaign for Faux Library that has amassed more than $16,000. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2024 Long ago there were thriving gift shops, decorator shops, dress shops, etc. Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2024 Here’s the latest example of a trend bounce: Walnut was once the wood of choice for many woodworkers but fell out of favor with designers and decorators for the past 40 years. Vicki Payne, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Despite the bouts of rain that showered the city on Wednesday evening, friends and family of Carolina, Olympia, and Ariadne Irving, together with decorator Remy Renzullo, came to the Adam Williams Fine Art to celebrate their sophomore collection sold exclusively on Moda Operandi. Maia Torres, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024

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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 18 Mar. 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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