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designer

Syllabification: (de·sign·er)
Pronunciation: /dəˈzīnər/
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Definition of designer

noun

  • a person who plans the form, look, or workings of something before its being made or built, typically by drawing it in detail:he’s one of the world’s leading car designers
  • [as modifier] made by or having the expensive sophistication of a famous and prestigious fashion designer:a designer label
  • [as modifier] upscale and fashionable:designer food

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