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

Mr Keir had been working as a painter and decorator after leaving school at the age of 14 and was a member of the Local Defence Volunteers.

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"I was a painter and decorator, proper van life," she told the Barely Rugby podcast.

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When I was in the boys' team, he was a painter and decorator, then helped with the team on the weekends.

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Similarly, if a set decorator’s main passion was creating beautiful homes, they’d be an interior designer.

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And interestingly enough, Roger Christian was the set decorator of ‘Star Wars.’

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