noun
Uncommon
vogue
vohg
Vogue (noun) means the style or fashion that is currently popular. Example: “Chunky trainers came back into vogue in the 2020s.”
noun
1
The style or fashion that is currently popular.
"Chunky trainers came back into vogue in the 2020s."
"Minimalism was the vogue in interior design that year."
"Wide-leg trousers are in vogue again this season, and the shops are full of them."
2
A highly stylized dance style, developed in the Harlem ballroom scene, featuring sharp poses and fluid arm movements.
"Dancers vogued across the runway to thunderous applause."
How to use vogue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhatever is fashionable or trendy right now, or a specific dramatic dance style.
Common pairings
in vogue
the vogue for something
vogue dancing
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Word forms
- Plural
- vogues
- Third person singular
- vogues
- Past tense
- vogued
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Etymology
From French vogue, "success" or "trend," originally meaning "the rowing or sailing of a boat" — the sense shifted from something moving forward smoothly to something popular and on the rise.
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What does “vogue” mean?
The word “vogue” means the style or fashion that is currently popular. In plain terms, whatever is fashionable or trendy right now, or a specific dramatic dance style.
How do you pronounce “vogue”?
“Vogue” is pronounced vohg (/vəʊɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “vogue” in a sentence?
Here is “vogue” used in a sentence: “Chunky trainers came back into vogue in the 2020s.”
What part of speech is “vogue”?
“Vogue” is a noun.
Where does the word “vogue” come from?
The word “vogue” comes from French. From French vogue, "success" or "trend," originally meaning "the rowing or sailing of a boat" — the sense shifted from something moving forward smoothly to something popular and on the rise.
Is “vogue” a common word?
“Vogue” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “vogue” have?
“Vogue” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the style or fashion that is currently popular.
What is the difference between 'vogue' and 'trend'?
'Vogue' refers to what is currently fashionable or popular at a given moment, often with a sense of prestige or high style, while 'trend' more broadly describes a general direction or pattern, which may or may not relate to fashion. Something 'in vogue' specifically means it is currently the height of fashion.
What does 'vogue' mean as a dance style?
As a dance style, 'vogue' (or 'voguing') is a highly stylized form developed in the Harlem ballroom scene, characterized by sharp poses and fluid arm movements. This sense is distinct from the fashion meaning, though both relate to striking a stylish presentation.
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