du jour

adjective

dü-ˈzhər 

də-, 

-ˈzhu̇r, 

-ˈzhür

1

: made for a particular day

—used of an item not specified on the regular menu

soup du jour

2

: popular, fashionable, or prominent at a particular time

the buzzword du jour

Synonyms of du jour

• fashionable
• pop
• popular
• favorite
• happening
• popularized
• in
• large

Examples of du jour in a Sentence

Our soup du jour is chicken noodle.

Long hair was the style du jour.

Recent Examples on the Web

Whether by whim or at the behest of a viral social media moment, the trend du jour is often one that existed in the past and was simply rewritten overnight. —Gabriella Onessimo, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026

This sensibility is wonderfully demure (to use the mot du jour) and understated, letting the true star—the sweeping views of Portofino Bay, glimpsed through the doors to the balconies—really shine. —Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

An Ode to the Nineties Mixmaster Jennifer Lawrence demonstrates why a simple ’90s straight-leg jean, often her denim style du jour, should be yours too. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026

Juicy Couture and Baby Phat reigned supreme as the Y2K-era velour tracksuit brands du jour, but in 2026, the trending ‘fit is less about the label and more about the look. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, of the day

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for du jour

• labour
• bour
• dower
• lour
• hydropower