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designer

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //dɪˈzaɪnɝ// UK //dɪzˈaɪnɐ// de·sign·er General-service

n. a person whose job is to plan how something will look or work. They create the drawings or plans for things like clothes, websites, or buildings.

n. a person who plans the form, look, or workings of something before its construction or implementation. Often used as a modifier before another noun to indicate high quality or prestige.


SIMPLE

She works as a graphic designer for a local magazine.

CONTEXTUAL

The lead designer spent weeks sketching the layout for the new mobile application to ensure it was easy to use.

COMPLEX

While the engineers focused on the structural integrity of the bridge, the lead designer ensured that the aesthetic elements complemented the surrounding urban landscape.

Synonyms
Origin

From design + -er.

Usage

Often functions as an attributive noun (e.g., 'designer clothes') to imply luxury or a specific brand identity.

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