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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Any professional chef can confirm that while menu development, staffing, interior design, and operations are all part of running a restaurant or kitchen, finding the time to travel in search of different flavors often feels like a rare luxury. — Oset Babür-Winter, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026 Dawn Greksa spearheaded the project, adding a commercial kitchen, sprucing up the grounds and refreshing the interior design while preserving as many of the mansion’s original features as possible. — Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026 Acworth Charm — Tour of Homes Stroll through the heart of Acworth by walking, driving or taking a golf cart shuttle to visit several participating homes and see their distinct architectural styles and interior designs. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 10 Nov. 2026 When music producer Swizz Beatz started earning enough money to have his own spot, his taste in interior design was a bit limited. — Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 7 Nov. 2026 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 14 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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