Meaning & Definition of word "Decorator"

Decorator

/ˈdɛkəreɪtər/

noun:

  • 1. A person or thing that decorates or adds ornamentation.
    • Example: The decorator transformed the plain room into a vibrant and inviting space.
  • 2. A design pattern in programming that allows behavior to be added to individual objects, either statically or dynamically, without affecting the behavior of other objects from the same class.
    • Example: In Python, the decorator adds functionality to the function without modifying its structure.

Etymology

From the Latin 'decorare', meaning 'to adorn'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

interior decorator:

A professional who plans and coordinates the aesthetics of indoor spaces.

gift decorator:

A person who specializes in wrapping and arranging gifts attractively.

wedding decorator:

A person who designs and decorates venues for weddings.

Related Words

decoration:

The action of decorating something or the process of being decorated.

adornment:

A thing that decorates or embellishes.

Slang Meanings of decorator

Meaning: A term referring to someone who excessively embellishes or decorates without regard for practicality.

Example Sentence: Don't be such a decorator; sometimes less is more!

Meaning: A person whose job is to make things look pretty, often used in a mocking context.

Example Sentence: He's just a decorator, making everything look nice but not really fixing the problems.