fashion

[ fash-uhn ]
/ ˈfæʃ ən /

noun

verb (used with object)

Idioms for fashion

    after/in a fashion, in some manner or other or to some extent; in a makeshift, unskillful, or unsatisfactory way: He's an artist after a fashion.

Origin of fashion

1250–1300; Middle English facioun shape, manner < Anglo-French faço(u)n, façun, Old French faceon < Latin factiōn- (stem of factiō) a doing, company. See faction1

SYNONYMS FOR fashion

1 mode; fad, rage, craze. Fashion, style, vogue imply popularity or widespread acceptance of manners, customs, dress, etc. Fashion is that which characterizes or distinguishes the habits, manners, dress, etc., of a period or group: the fashions of the 18th century. Style is sometimes the equivalent of fashion, but also denotes conformance to a prevalent standard: to be in style; a chair in the Queen Anne style. Vogue suggests the temporary popularity of certain fashions: this year's vogue in popular music.
4 shape, cut, pattern, figure.
8 frame, construct, mold.
9 suit, fit.

OTHER WORDS FROM fashion

British Dictionary definitions for in fashion

fashion
/ (ˈfæʃən) /

noun

verb (tr)

Derived forms of fashion

fashioner, noun

Word Origin for fashion

C13 facioun form, manner, from Old French faceon, from Latin factiō a making, from facere to make

Idioms and Phrases with in fashion (1 of 2)

in fashion

Also, in style. See under go out, def. 5.

Idioms and Phrases with in fashion (2 of 2)

fashion

see after a fashion; in fashion.