Phrase guide

interior decoration

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The decoration of the inside of homes and buildings, such as the decor and furnishings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the trade of planning the layout and furnishings of an architectural interior

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: interior design

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: trade, craft

Narrower terms: furnishing, lighting

3

noun

Meaning 3

decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: decor

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: decoration, ornament, ornamentation

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: binnenshuisversiering — decoration of the inside of homes and buildings
  • Chinese Mandarin: 室內裝潢 /室内装潢 (shìnèi zhuānghuáng) — decoration of the inside of homes and buildings
  • Finnish: sisustus — decoration of the inside of homes and buildings
  • German: Innenausstattung — decoration of the inside of homes and buildings
  • German: Inneneinrichtung — decoration of the inside of homes and buildings
  • German: Raumgestaltung — decoration of the inside of homes and buildings
  • Japanese: 室内装飾 (shitsunaisōshoku) — decoration of the inside of homes and buildings
  • Polish: wystrój wnętrz — decoration of the inside of homes and buildings