English · Word Candidate

designer

/dɪˈzaɪnɚ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: designers

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người thiết kế

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Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A plotter or schemer.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kẻ lập mưu

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Created by a designer, especially a fashion designer.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

được thiết kế

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Adjective

Examples

designer swimwear

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “designer” mean?

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

Is “designer” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.