English · Culture & Society
fashion
/ˈfæʃ.ən/
[/ˈfæʃ.ən/]
popular clothing style
Beginnernoun
Definition
A popular style of clothing, hair, or behavior at a particular time, or the industry that produces clothing. It also means a manner of doing something.
Example
Fashion changes quickly, and last year's trendy jacket already looks slightly out of date.
Fashion changes quickly, and last year's trendy jacket already looks slightly out of date.
Etymology
From Old French 'fachon' (shape, manner), from Latin 'factio' (a making), from 'facere' (to make).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in everyday life, the fashion industry, and culture.