vogue — the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time
Pronunciation (IPA): /voʊɡ/
Example Sentences
- Wearing socks with sandals is definitely not in vogue among fashion-conscious people.
- Minimalist home décor has been in vogue for several years now.
- My grandmother's cooking style came back into vogue when comfort food became popular.
vogue
NOUN[/voʊɡ/]
the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time
Neon runway lights up as everyone rushes to copy the latest vogue.
VOG(wave) + UE(state) — entering a state(UE) of riding the massive VOG(wave) of public attention, the red sunglasses became the ultimate vogue.
Browsing carefully through the thick fashion catalogue, she successfully picked out the dress that was completely in vogue.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'vogue' meaning 'fashion' or 'style,' which comes from Italian 'vogare' meaning 'to row' or 'to be in motion.' The term metaphorically extended to describe the prevailing fashion or trend that sweeps through society.
Breakdown
French 'vogue' (fashion, style) from Italian 'vogare' (to row, to move) - a metaphorical extension suggesting the 'flow' or 'movement' of fashionable trends through society. No further morpheme breakdown in English.
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📝Examples
“Wearing socks with sandals is definitely not in vogue among fashion-conscious people.”
“Minimalist home décor has been in vogue for several years now.”
“My grandmother's cooking style came back into vogue when comfort food became popular.”
“Disco music was all the vogue in the 1970s, but now it sounds hilariously outdated.”
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