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decorating

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Decorating (noun) means the activity of adding decorative touches to a room, building, or object; interior design work. Example: “She runs a small business doing wedding cake decorating.”

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The activity of adding decorative touches to a room, building, or object; interior design work.
"She runs a small business doing wedding cake decorating."

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In plain EnglishThe hands-on act of making a space or object look decorated.

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home decorating cake decorating decorating tips
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Plural
decoratings
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Frequently asked questions

What does “decorating” mean?
The word “decorating” means the activity of adding decorative touches to a room, building, or object; interior design work. In plain terms, the hands-on act of making a space or object look decorated.
How do you use “decorating” in a sentence?
Here is “decorating” used in a sentence: “She runs a small business doing wedding cake decorating.”
What part of speech is “decorating”?
“Decorating” is a noun.
Is “decorating” a common word?
“Decorating” is an uncommon word in modern English.