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
From the beginning, the founding couturier worked with decorator Victor Grandpierre to establish key house codes including its signature colors — gray and pink — and the Louis XVI chair. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 June 2025 Led by production designer Anthony Gasparro, set decorator Amy Silver, and location manager Joseph Mullaney, the A24 film’s creative team was deliberate about one thing: making each apartment not only cinematic but believable. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 June 2025 Set decorator Matt Callahan found two that were imported from Canada, and the 2,000-pound pieces had to be rigged to the top of the stage to accommodate their 6,000 pounds of torque. Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025 The company highlights 36-year-old New Jersey decorator Melissa Fernandez, who garnered nearly half a million views on TikTok showcasing her cake designs. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 June 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 2 Jul. 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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