Definition of "design"

Kid-friendly meaning of design, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "design" mean?

design (verb) — to plan how something will look or work.

Part of speechVerb Syllables2 (de·sign)

Example sentences using "design"

Grade K–2
I will design a robot.
Grade 3–5
She wants to design houses when she grows up.
Grade 6–8
A good design considers not just how something looks but how someone will actually use it every day.

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