wallpaperer

Thân thiện

A wallpaperer carefully smooths the adhesive paper onto the wall.

Definition

Noun: * A person whose job is to apply wallpaper to walls. A wallpaperer is a skilled tradesperson specializing in covering interior walls with decorative or protective paper.

Usage

• The word "wallpaperer" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to the occupation or the individual performing the work.
• It is typically used in formal or descriptive contexts related to construction, renovation, or interior design.
• Example: "We need to hire a professional wallpaperer to handle the intricate patterns in the dining room."

Examples

• The wallpaperer arrived early with his tools and rolls of paper.
• She trained as a painter and wallpaperer before starting her own business.
• A good wallpaperer ensures the seams are perfectly aligned and there are no air bubbles.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a more general sense to describe someone who is adept at the task, even if not professionally.
  • Example: "After renovating three houses, he became quite the amateur wallpaperer."

Variants and Related Words

• Wallpaper (noun/verb): The material itself or the act of applying it.
  • Example (verb): "They plan to wallpaper the hallway next weekend."
• Paperhanger (noun): A direct synonym for "wallpaperer," though "wallpaperer" is more commonly used in modern English.
• Decorator (noun): A broader term for a professional who advises on and implements interior design, which may include wallpapering.

Synonyms

• Paperhanger
• Interior decorator (in a broader context)

Antonyms

• Painter (specifically one who applies paint, not paper, though many tradespeople do both jobs)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a worker who papers walls

Từ đồng nghĩa

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