dec·o·ra·tor
ˈde-kə-ˌrā-tər 
: one that decorates
especially
: one that designs or executes interiors and their furnishings
: suitable for interior decoration
decorator fabrics
Examples of decorator in a Sentence
Noun
They hired a decorator to redesign their dining room.
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Feb. 2026
Other pathways include fishmonger, bakery decorator, cheese professional, and produce professional, and training can last from 13 weeks all the way up to 12 months.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The set decorator, Anthony Carlino, with production design by Florencia Martin, behind the film took home two awards for Best Achievement In Décor/Design Of A Contemporary Feature Film and Best Picture for Paul Thomas Anderson.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
Wicked production designer Nathan Crowley and set decorator Lee Sandales went on to scoop the Production Design Oscar.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Kennedy didn’t hire a decorator.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Feb. 2026
Other pathways include fishmonger, bakery decorator, cheese professional, and produce professional, and training can last from 13 weeks all the way up to 12 months.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The set decorator, Anthony Carlino, with production design by Florencia Martin, behind the film took home two awards for Best Achievement In Décor/Design Of A Contemporary Feature Film and Best Picture for Paul Thomas Anderson.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
Wicked production designer Nathan Crowley and set decorator Lee Sandales went on to scoop the Production Design Oscar.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Decorator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorator. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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