vogue
Vogue (noun) means the style or fashion that is currently popular. Example: “Chunky trainers came back into vogue in the 2020s.”
How to use vogue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhatever is fashionable or trendy right now, or a specific dramatic dance style.
Word forms
vogued past tense, vogues plural, vogues singular
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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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