vogue

¹vogue

noun \ˈvōg\

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

Examples of VOGUE

1. the new vogue for scarves
2. His art seems to be enjoying a vogue these days.
3. When did Thai food come into vogue?
4. That style went out of vogue years ago.

Origin of VOGUE

Middle French, action of rowing, course, fashion, from voguer to sail, from Old French, from Old Italian vogare to row

First Known Use: 1571

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

Related Words: nine days' wonder (also nine day wonder); new wave; crush, infatuation; fervor, passion; furor, fuss, hullabaloo, to-do, uproar; bandwagon, crusade, cult, movement; novelty, wrinkle; caprice, fancy, whim

Near Antonyms: classic, standard

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Rhymes with VOGUE

brogue, drogue, rogue, togue, yogh