de·sign·er
di-ˈzī-nər
: one that designs: such as
a
: one who creates and often executes plans for a project or structure
urban designers
a theater set designer
b
: one that creates and manufactures a new product style or design
especially
: one who designs and manufactures high-fashion clothing
the designer's new fall line
1
: of, relating to, or produced by a designer
designer wallpaper
wearing a designer original
also
: displaying the name, signature, or logo of a designer or manufacturer
designer jeans
2
: intended to reflect the latest in sophisticated taste or fashion
designer ice cream
a designer haircut
3
: artificially synthesized or modified (as by genetic engineering) to meet a specific need or requirement or serve a particular function
designer foods
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“Designer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/designer. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.
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