interior design

noun

: the art or practice of planning and supervising the design and execution of architectural interiors and their furnishings

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And, of course, a Southeast Asian spot (and interior design marvel) in the Windy City isn’t to be forgotten. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025 Over the years, my visits have often been tied to fashion events, but my most recent trip centered on a different type of design - interior design. Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Beyond being a fashion designer, Ling is also super passionate about culinary and interior design. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025 But the interior design is meant to enable easy conversation with fellow riders. Salvador Rodriguez,annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interior design

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interior design was in 1927

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“Interior design.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interior%20design. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

interior design

noun
: the art of decorating and furnishing the interior of a building
the college offers a good program in interior design

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