designer

B1
US /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/
noun adj Freq #4937

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a person who devises plots or intrigues

    They are believed to be the principal designer of the terrorist bombing attack.

  2. 2
    noun

    A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession.

    While the thought of a home urinal may seem vaguely “Animal House,” Mr. Scherer’s interior designer, Ashley Astleford, wasn’t surprised by his request. This was the second time in the last few months that she was asked to install a urinal in a luxury residential project, and she said she knows many other designers and architects who have been specifying home urinals in their projects.

  3. 3
    noun

    A software tool for designing things.

    a font designer

  4. 4
    adj

    Created by a designer, especially a fashion designer.

    designer swimwear

  5. 5
    noun

    someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

  6. 6
    noun

    someone who designs clothing

  7. 7
    noun

    someone who specializes in graphic design

  8. 8
    noun

    a person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and their furnishings

Etymology

From design + -er.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · a person who devises plots... intriguer
5 noun · someone who creates plans... architect
6 noun · someone who designs clothing clothes designercouturierfashion designer
7 noun · someone who specializes in... graphic designer
8 noun · a person who specializes in... interior designer
Word family
Derived forms codesignerdesigneratidesignerlessdesignerlydesignershipdesignerwearnondesigner

Send feedback

Optional — only if you'd like a reply.