decorating — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

decorating (/ˈdek.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /ˈdek.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/

Meaning

Meaning: beautifying a space

The activity of painting, papering, or arranging things to improve a room’s appearance.

Examples

🗣 They spent the holiday decorating the spare room, choosing soft colours and cheerful new curtains.

Etymology

From Latin ‘decorare’ (to adorn), from ‘decus’ (ornament).

How & Where It’s Used

Covers painting and styling rooms; also putting up festive ornaments.

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Tags: home, chore

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