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
Words nearby fashion
fascist,
fascista,
fascistize,
fasd,
fash,
fashion,
fashion coordinator,
fashion house,
fashion icon,
fashion plate,
fashion victim
Example sentences from the Web for refashion
British Dictionary definitions for refashion (1 of 2)
refashion
/ (riːˈfæʃən) /
verb (tr)
to give a new form to (something)
British Dictionary definitions for refashion (2 of 2)
fashion
/ (ˈfæʃən) /
noun
verb (tr)
Derived forms of fashion
fashioner, nounWord Origin for fashion
C13
facioun form, manner, from Old French
faceon, from Latin
factiō a making, from
facere to make
Idioms and Phrases with refashion
fashion
see after a fashion; in fashion.