Word
decorator
Phoneticsdec·o·ra·tor, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɛkɝˌeɪtɝ/
UK/dˈɛkɔːɹˌeɪtɐ/
Definition
n. a person whose job is to make a room or building look nice and attractive. You usually hire them to choose colors, furniture, and pictures for your home.
n. a person who specializes in the design and arrangement of interiors to enhance their aesthetic appeal. Often used to describe a professional who selects and arranges furnishings and finishes for residential or commercial spaces.
Examples
“The decorator chose a bright blue paint for the living room.”
“We hired a professional decorator to help us choose the right furniture for our new apartment.”
“While the architect focused on the structural integrity of the building, the decorator handled the interior design, ensuring the space felt both modern and welcoming.”
Examples
simple
“The decorator chose a bright blue paint for the living room.”
contextual
“We hired a professional decorator to help us choose the right furniture for our new apartment.”
complex
“While the architect focused on the structural integrity of the building, the decorator handled the interior design, ensuring the space felt both modern and welcoming.”
Etymology
From decorate + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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