noun

Dior

dee-OR

Dior (noun) means a French luxury fashion house, formally Christian Dior, known for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance and cosmetics. It is one of the flagship brands of the LVMH group. Example: “She wore vintage Dior to the ceremony.”

noun

A French luxury fashion house, formally Christian Dior, known for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance and cosmetics. It is one of the flagship brands of the LVMH group.

"She wore vintage Dior to the ceremony."

"The Dior counter had a queue out the door."

Christian Dior, the French couturier who founded the house and whose 1947 collection, nicknamed the New Look, reshaped post-war women's fashion with a nipped waist and full skirt.

"Dior's New Look silhouette dominated the early 1950s."

How to Use Dior

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA famous French luxury fashion and perfume brand.

When to use it

Always capitalised. Used attributively without an article: she carried a Dior bag.

Easily confused with

Christian Dior Dio

Common pairings

Dior Homme Baby Dior Lady Dior Dior Sauvage

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Etymology

A French surname, that of the founder Christian Dior.

Origin: French

Rhymes for Dior

prior senior junior savior warrior anterior interior exterior behavior inferior superior ulterior

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Dior?

In French it is roughly dee-OR, with the stress on the second syllable and no hard r at the end. English speakers commonly say DEE-or, which is widely accepted.

What is the difference between Dior and Christian Dior?

They are the same house. Christian Dior is the full legal and historical name, used especially for couture and the founder himself, while Dior is the short brand name used on most products and stores.