designer

Everyday

1. A designer is a person whose job is to plan how things will look or work, such as clothes, buildings, games or websites. tree →
2. (adjective use) Designer clothes or bags are made by a famous fashion company and usually cost a lot. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life designers make clothes, cars, games and posters. In maths problems designers plan sizes and costs. Phrases: «fashion designer», «game designer», «designer label», «designer brand».

Examples

• She wants to be a fashion designer. tree →
• The game designer planned 20 levels. tree →
• A designer drew the new school logo. tree →
• Designer jeans cost much more than normal ones. tree →
• The designer chose blue and white for the room. tree →
• Each designer made 3 dresses; 4 designers made how many? tree →

Note

Countable. Silent g: de-ZINE-er. «Designer» before a noun suggests expensive and fashionable.