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decoratora person whose job is to decorate the interior of buildings by choosing colors, furniture, etc.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person whose job is to decorate the interior of buildings by choosing colors, furniture, etc.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdekəreɪtər/

Example Sentences

  • The decorator accidentally painted the cat along with the wall because it wouldn't move.
  • My mom thinks she's a decorator, but our house looks like a rainbow exploded.
  • The famous decorator appeared on TV to showcase her latest project.

decorator

NOUN

[/ˈdekəreɪtər/]

a person whose job is to decorate the interior of buildings by choosing colors, furniture, etc.

The decorator transformed the empty room into a beautiful living space.
💡 Concept

The decorator transformed the empty room into a beautiful living space.

The decorator carefully selected colors and furniture for the house. (DECORATE + DESIGN = DECORATOR)
🧠 Mnemonic

The decorator carefully selected colors and furniture for the house. (DECORATE + DESIGN = DECORATOR)

The decorator became a creator and innovator of beautiful spaces.
🎵 Rhyme

The decorator became a creator and innovator of beautiful spaces.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdekəreɪtər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdekəreɪtə/

🌳Etymology

Rootdecor
Suffix--ator

Origin

The word derives from Latin 'decorare', meaning 'to adorn or beautify'. The root 'decor' originally referred to beauty, dignity, and proper arrangement, while the suffix '-ator' denotes 'one who performs an action'.

Breakdown

decor- (to adorn, from Latin decorare) + -ator (agent suffix meaning 'one who').

🎵Rhyme

creatornarratoroperator
creator
narrator
operator

🔗Collocations

interior decorator
professional decorator
hire a decorator
decorator's advice
cake decorator

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The decorator accidentally painted the cat along with the wall because it wouldn't move.

😄 Fun example

My mom thinks she's a decorator, but our house looks like a rainbow exploded.

The famous decorator appeared on TV to showcase her latest project.

We need to find a reliable decorator before moving into our new apartment.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

designerpainterrenovatorinterior designer

Antonyms

destroyervandal

Related

decorationdecoratedecorativeinteriordesign

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