decorator

[ dek-uh-rey-ter ]

noun

1. interior designer.
2. a person who decorates.

adjective

1. harmonizing with or suitable for a scheme of interior decoration:

   appliances in decorator colors.

decorator

/ ˈdɛkəˌreɪtə /

noun

1. a person whose profession is the painting and wallpapering of buildings
2. a person who decorates
3. See interior decorator

Word History and Origins

Origin of decorator¹

First recorded in 1745–55; decorate + -or ²

Example Sentences

He had no symptoms and was too busy with work as a self-employed decorator.

From BBC

A decorator working alone also reported hearing doors slamming and then a growl in his ear.

From BBC

The person who lives there is also a set decorator, a prop stylist.

From Los Angeles Times

He worked as a painter and decorator and was described having three loves in life: his family, friends, and Chelsea FC.

From BBC

Set decorators do interior design or home organizing; scenic painters do murals.

From Los Angeles Times

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