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

Getting camera-ready Crawford never tired of redecorating her house throughout her 26 years there and had a long collaborative relationship with decorator William Haines. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

The team also worked closely with set decorator, Alice Davies, whose contributions proved invaluable. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Beckoning Path currently serves as a tai chi retreat, which led Williams and set decorator Kendall Anderson to both utilize and redecorate the interior, as well as build interiors on stage. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Rosemary went on to work as a nurse for 43 years, and John continued his career as a painter and decorator. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 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