First Known Use: 1571
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1vogue
noun \ˈvōg\
: something (such as a way of dressing or behaving) that is fashionable or popular in a particular time and place
Full Definition of VOGUE
1
archaic : the leading place in popularity or acceptance
2
a : popular acceptation or favor : popularity b : a period of popularity
3
: one that is in fashion at a particular time
— vogue adjective
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Origin of VOGUE
Middle French, action of rowing, course, fashion, from voguer to sail, from Old French, from Old Italian vogare to row
Related to VOGUE
- Synonyms
- buzz, chic, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fashion, flavor, go, hot ticket, last word, latest, mode, rage, sensation, style, ton, trend, fad
- Antonyms
- disfavor, unpopularity
Synonym Discussion of VOGUE
fashion, style, mode, vogue, fad, rage, craze mean the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date. fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place <the current fashion>. style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste <a media baron used to traveling in style>. mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated <slim bodies are the mode at this resort>. vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion <short skirts are back in vogue>. fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion <last year's fad is over>. rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad <Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time> <crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted>.
2vogue
verb
voguedvogu·ing or vogue·ing
Definition of VOGUE
intransitive verb
: to strike poses in campy imitation of fashion models especially as a kind of dance
— vogu·er \ˈvō-gər\ noun
Origin of VOGUE
from Vogue, a fashion magazine
First Known Use: 1989
VOGUER Defined for Kids
vogue
noun \ˈvōg\
Definition of VOGUE for Kids
1
: the quality or state of being popular at a certain time <Portable electronic devices are in vogue.>
2
: something that is in fashion at a certain time <Baggy clothes are the vogue.>
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