designdesigndesigns1nounpronunciationThe word design sounds like fine, because we don't say the letter g in this word.1a drawing that shows how to make something: Have you seen the designs for the new shopping centre?2a pattern of lines, shapes and colours on something: The wallpaper has a design of blue and green squares on it.designdesigndesignsdesigneddesigning2verb (designs, designing, designed)to draw a plan that shows how to make something: The building was designed by a German architect.