designer

[dih-zahy-ner]

noun

1. a person who devises or executes designs, especially one who creates forms, structures, and patterns, as for works of art or machines.

2. a schemer, intriguer, or plotter.

adjective

1. designed or created by or carrying a label or identification of a designer, especially a fashion designer, but often mass-produced.

   designer jeans.

2. created for intentional effect through chemical or genetic modification, as for a designer drug, or through crossbreeding, as for a designer dog.

designer

/ dɪˈzaɪnə /

noun

1. a person who devises and executes designs, as for works of art, clothes, machines, etc

2. (modifier) designed by and bearing the label or signature of a well-known fashion designer

   designer jeans

3. (modifier) (of things, ideas, etc) having an appearance of fashionable trendiness

   designer pop songs

   designer stubble

4. (modifier) (of cells, chemicals, etc) designed (or produced) to perform a specific function or combat a specific problem

   designer insecticide

5. (modifier) (of an animal) cross-bred for a specific purpose, such as looks, temperament, or likelihood of causing an allergy

   designer dogs

6. a person who devises plots or schemes; intriguer

Other Word Forms

• self-designer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of designer¹

First recorded in 1640–50; design + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Washington, but after consulting with architectural designer Ben Warwas, who told him he could transform the house into a “forever home,” the artist changed his plans.

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Its production designer, Cabot McMullen, has talked about how Craftsman’s sense of warmth and safety helps offset the intense emotional experiences of some of the show’s characters.

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During this time, attendees can shop for clothing, accessories and art from Indigenous designers and makers at a host of curated pop-ups.

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A man who described himself as Cheshire's very own Kardashian and tricked victims out of thousands of pounds for designer handbags has been jailed.

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One obstacle is that designers haven’t been able to replicate the very crucial human sense of touch or operate with human-like dexterity.

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Related Words

• architect 
• author 
• engineer 
• fashion designer 
• inventor 
• maker 
• planner 
• producer