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

• 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

Think steaks and red wine, but also mussels du jour, salmon salad, prime rib, chicken parmesan, seafood, Mexican fare and indulgent desserts. —John Wenzel, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025

Always, of course, with a piece from The Row: a Marlo tote, the Cecily top-handle, or the cult original Margaux bag—and sometimes, the flip-flop du jour. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 July 2025

In The Devil Wears Prada 2, now filming, Hathaway appears to be juggling a few trends du jour, including long beachy waves, dark shades, a stark white racerback tank, and a full-length denim skirt. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 July 2025

One is empathy for Tamra’s target du jour, which on Thursday, July 17, is once again Katie Ginella. —Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 18 July 2025

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