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

An endearing salute to the past, unexpected design principles and the pursuit of new signature designs were just a few of the drivers that wove together the ecosystem of decorators, interior designers, galleries and craftspeople that define Paris’ design industry. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026

Wicked was one of the marquee winners at the 2025 Art Directors Guild Awards, and production designer Nathan Crowley and set decorator Lee Sandales followed that with the Oscar for Production Design. —Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026

Lately, home decorators are painting walls, trim, and ceilings in one bold hue. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026

Gold was joined by the film’s costume designer Malgosia Turzanska, cinematographer Łukasz Żal and set decorator Alice Felton. —Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 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