decorator
[dek-uh-rey-ter]
- interior designer.
- a person who decorates.
- harmonizing with or suitable for a scheme of interior decoration: appliances in decorator colors.
Origin of decorator
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Examples from the Web for decorator
Contemporary Examples
Telling the nanny to remind the assistant to contact the decorator is not networking.
An addendum to this story comes from the aforementioned “best friend” decorator, John Wiltgen.
It may have something to do with Michael Smith, the decorator whom the Obamas chose to appoint their White House.
During a home renovation we did in 2008, our decorator defrauded us out of $37,000.
Historical Examples
Your decorator may be a very able man, but that isn't the question.
The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II (of 2)Alexandre Dumas pre
The circuit used by the decorator of this box is dextral or sunwise.
Archeological Expedition to Arizona in 1895Jesse Walter Fewkes
The decorator should study these matters of illusion, for they are vital to the success of his labor.
Color ValueC. R. Clifford
In these examples the intentions of the decorator are easily grasped.
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2)Georges Perrot
It had evidently been done but not overdone by a decorator who was a true artist.
The Man Who Fell Through the EarthCarolyn Wells
decorator
- British a person whose profession is the painting and wallpapering of buildings
- a person who decorates
- See interior decorator (def. 1)
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Word Origin and History for decorator
n.
1755, agent noun in Latin form from decorate.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper