vogue

[ vohg ]

noun

1. something in fashion, as at a particular time:

   Short hairdos were the vogue in the twenties.

   Synonyms: mode

2. popular currency, acceptance, or favor; popularity:

   The book is having a great vogue.

vogue

/ vəʊɡ /

noun

1. the popular style at a specified time (esp in the phrase in vogue )
2. a period of general or popular usage or favour

   the vogue for such dances is now over

adjective

1. usually prenominal popular or fashionable

   a vogue word

Derived Forms

• ˈvoguish, adjective

Other Words From

• pre·vogue noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vogue¹

First recorded in 1565–75; Middle French: literally, “wave or course of success,” from Old Italian voga “a rowing,” derivative of vogare “to row, sail,” of unknown origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of vogue¹

C16: from French: a rowing, fashion, from Old Italian voga, from vogare to row, of unknown origin

Synonym Study

See fashion.

Example Sentences

“But let’s be honest, in the ‘90s, grungy type of stuff was in vogue.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite this, singers, actors and influencers seem to be bringing smoking back into vogue - quite literally, with cigarettes making a return as on the New York Fashion Week runways earlier this year as accessories.

From BBC

In less than 10 years, it came back into vogue, being broadcast into homes via the X Games.

From Los Angeles Times

Two guests vogue in the living room, and attendees socialize over more drinks.

From Los Angeles Times

Part of the reason why is that it didn’t fit in with what was in vogue about Blackness at that time.

From Los Angeles Times