noun
designer
dih-ZYN
noun
1
A person who plans the look, structure, or function of something, often as their job.
"She works as a fashion designer in Milan."
"The game's designer spent years perfecting the levels."
adj
1
Made or branded by a well-known fashion designer, often implying expense or status.
"He splashed out on a pair of designer sunglasses."
How to Use Designer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is planning how things look or work, or (as an adjective) an expensive, brand-name product.
Common pairings
fashion designer
designer label
designer clothes
Word Forms
designers plural
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