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.
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Noun
Ahead of Christmas, videos have cropped up depicting all the ways shoppers and decorators can achieve the look of a Ralph Lauren Christmas in their own homes. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 Lucci called her longtime decorator, Betty Barbatsuly, who suggested bringing her daughter Lisa Richardson, also a decorator, into the fold. Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2025 Blonde wood tones also repeat throughout—repetition is another decorator's trick for creating harmony and a restful atmosphere. Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025 The celebration is necessary, considering HomeGoods conducted a survey that found 63 percent of people (among 1,000 early decorators and 500 non-early decorators) believe adorning your space early invites judgment. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decorator

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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“Decorator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorator. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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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