decorer

Decorer is a term that may appear in English texts, but it is not a standard or widely accepted spelling. It is not the correct form for the occupational noun “decorator” nor for the verb “decorate.” When encountered, decorer is typically a misspelling, typographical error, or OCR misread of decorator or decorate. Some rare or historical usages may treat it as an archaic or dialectal variant, but such usage is not common in contemporary English.

Etymology and language notes: The form derives from the verb decorate plus the agent suffix -er, or from the French décorer with diacritics removed in transliteration. In French, the corresponding noun for a person who decorates is décorateur (masc) or décoratrice (fem), and décorer is the infinitive meaning to decorate.

Usage guidance: In formal writing, decorer should be avoided; replace with decorator (person) or decorate (verb). In catalogues, branding, or nonstandard text, you may encounter it, but it should be understood as a probable misspelling rather than a distinct term with a separate meaning.

See also: decorator, decoration, décor, décorateur, décorer.