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