noun Uncommon

couture

koo-TYOOR

Couture (noun) means the design and creation of high-end, custom-made fashion, or such clothing collectively. Example: “The designer unveiled her latest couture collection in Paris.”

noun

The design and creation of high-end, custom-made fashion, or such clothing collectively.

"The designer unveiled her latest couture collection in Paris."

"The dress was a stunning piece of couture."

How to use couture

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFine, custom-made high fashion clothing, or the industry that makes it.

Common pairings

haute couture couture gown couture house

Word forms

coutures plural, Coutures plural

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Etymology

A shortening of the French phrase haute couture, literally "high sewing" — the practice of hand-crafted, custom fashion.

Origin: French

Rhymes for couture

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Frequently asked questions

What does “couture” mean?

The word “couture” means the design and creation of high-end, custom-made fashion, or such clothing collectively. In plain terms, fine, custom-made high fashion clothing, or the industry that makes it.

How do you pronounce “couture”?

“Couture” is pronounced koo-TYOOR (/kuˈtʊɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “couture” in a sentence?

Here is “couture” used in a sentence: “The designer unveiled her latest couture collection in Paris.”

What part of speech is “couture”?

“Couture” is a noun.

Where does the word “couture” come from?

The word “couture” comes from French. A shortening of the French phrase haute couture, literally "high sewing" — the practice of hand-crafted, custom fashion.

Is “couture” a common word?

“Couture” is an uncommon word in modern English.