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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The interior design blends classic French touches with over 150 artworks by local artists. Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025 Fashion is interesting in terms of really pushing boundaries ahead of the curve compared to the interior design world where the turnaround is slower but very good at absorbing and interpreting trends. David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025 Careers involving children, healing, cooking, interior design, real estate, food content, wellness, and lifestyle influencing thrive. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025 For Parker, this cultural pull toward classic Christmas decor also marks a clear departure from the minimalist holiday aesthetic that dominated interior design for years. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025 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 31 Dec. 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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