faux

[foh]

adjective

1. artificial or imitation; fake.

   a brooch with faux pearls.

Word History and Origins

Origin of faux¹

1670–80; < French; Old French fals < Latin falsus false

Example Sentences

They are relieved to learn that the stone and an oval of smaller rocks outlining a faux grave were judged in bad taste and that the attempted humorist finally removed them.

From Los Angeles Times

The large, sloping walls feature projections of birds taking flight and sparks rising from the faux firepit in the center of the room, along with detailed illustrations recognizing the region’s Chumash bands.

From Los Angeles Times

And strangest of all, tons of sand created a faux indoor shoreline.

From Los Angeles Times

Where the sick and the poor are offered faux solutions, shrink-wrapped in words like “balanced” and “approved.”

From Salon

The campaign, which aimed to destigmatise herpes via a faux tourism advertisement video, was awarded the Grand Prix for Good - a category that seeks to highlight work by non-profit organisations and charities.

From BBC

Related Words

• ersatz 
• fake 
• false 
• imitation 
• imitative 
• unreal