1. adding ornaments or attractive items to make something more beautiful
Usage: present participle of ‘decorate’
2. painting or wallpapering the interior of a building
Usage: British usage

1. the activity or process of making something more attractive with ornaments
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• She spent the afternoon decorating the Christmas tree.
• The children enjoyed decorating cookies with colorful icing.
• They are decorating their new apartment this weekend.
• The decorating took longer than expected due to multiple coats of paint.
• Interior decorating requires both creativity and practical skills.
• We’re decorating the hall for the wedding reception.
• His decorating style favors minimalist designs.