I. ˈdekəˌrād.ə(r), -ātə- noun
( -s )
Etymology: decorate + -or
: one that decorates: as
a.
(1) : one who plans, designs, and executes interiors and their furnishings
(2) : one who paints and papers interior walls and paints woodwork and fixtures
b. : one who hand paints, stencils, or transfers decorations on glass, tile, wood, pottery, or such objects as jewelry, furniture, or stemware
c. : one who lays out, traces, or carves lettering or designs on building and monumental stone
d. : one who molds fancy ice cream or who frosts cakes or other confections
e. : one who arranges merchandise displays in retail stores
II. adjective
: contributing to a color scheme and style suitable for interior decoration
a selection of decorator fabrics
decorator chair
a plastic cover in a decorator color — Sylvia Wright