Examples of “design” in a Sentence

noun A plan showing how something should look, function, or be built.

• The architect presented her design for the new library.
• The car's design makes it more fuel-efficient.
• The designer showed us a rough design for the new garden.

verb To plan and work out the details of something before it is made.

• She designs websites for small businesses.
• Engineers design bridges that can carry heavy traffic safely for many years.
• We want to design a toy that is safe for toddlers.

noun A decorative pattern.

• The wallpaper had a floral design.
• The mug has a simple design of blue stripes around the rim.
• I love the geometric design on that rug.