noun Uncommon

decorating

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.”

noun

The activity of adding decorative touches to a room, building, or object; interior design work.

"She runs a small business doing wedding cake decorating."

How to use decorating

Learner’s notes

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

Common pairings

home decorating cake decorating decorating tips

Word forms

decoratings plural

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Rhymes for decorating

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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.