interior design

noun

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

Examples of interior design in a Sentence

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That would be Art Deco, which spans architecture, interior design, artwork and even type fonts. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 As with interior design for houses, interior design for vehicles is also subject to fashion trends. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026 The appeal of the Tuscan mom aesthetic spans from fashion and beauty to interior design, Pinterest said. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 Aside from product quality and interior design, Kingsley wants the focal point of the business to be educating and mentoring baristas. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interior design

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Nov. 2026.

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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