Fashion: meaning, definitions and examples

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fashion

 

[ หˆfaสƒษ™n ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

style

Fashion refers to popular styles of clothing, accessories, footwear, makeup, hairstyle, and overall appearance. It is a form of self-expression and can vary greatly depending on cultural and societal influences.

Synonyms

mode, style, trend

Examples of usage

  • She always follows the latest fashion trends.
  • The fashion industry is constantly evolving and changing.
Context #2 | Noun

industry

Fashion can also refer to the business of designing, producing, and selling clothing and accessories. The fashion industry plays a significant role in the global economy.

Synonyms

apparel industry, clothing industry

Examples of usage

  • Many people work in the fashion industry.
  • Fashion shows showcase the latest designs from top designers.
Context #3 | Verb

to make

As a verb, fashion means to make or shape something according to a particular form or model. It can also refer to creating something with skill and creativity.

Synonyms

craft, create, shape

Examples of usage

  • She fashioned a dress out of old curtains.
  • He fashioned a new sculpture out of clay.

Translations

Translations of the word "fashion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น moda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคผเฅˆเคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mode

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mode

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใƒƒใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mode

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท moda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒจ์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุถุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรณda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรณda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—ถๅฐš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญsku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™b

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ moda

Etymology

The word 'fashion' originated from the Latin word 'factio,' meaning 'a making' or 'a doing.' In the 14th century, it evolved to mean a prevailing custom or style of dress. Over time, fashion has become a symbol of social status and personal identity, influencing various aspects of culture and society.

See also: fashionable, fashionably, fashioning, fashionista, refashion, unfashionable.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,509, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.