decorator
UK: ˈdɛkəreɪtə | US: ˈdɛkəreɪtər
n. a person who decorates, especially as a profession
n. (computing) a design pattern that adds functionality to an object dynamically
n. (historical) a member of a group of artists in early 20th-century Russia
The word "decorator" stems from the Latin "decorare" (to adorn, beautify), combining "decor-" (beauty, ornament) and the agentive suffix "-or," indicating a person who performs an action. The term entered English via French "décorateur," retaining its core meaning of "one who embellishes." In computing, it metaphorically extends to describe a function that "adorns" an object with additional features.
The decorator transformed the dull room into a vibrant space.
She hired a professional decorator to style her new apartment.
In Python, a decorator modifies a function’s behavior without changing its code.
The exhibition featured works by famous Russian decorators from the 1920s.
He worked as a Christmas decorator for department stores during the holidays.