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couturier

noun

cou·​tu·​ri·​er kü-ˈtu̇r-ē-ər How to pronounce couturier (audio)
-ē-ˌā
: an establishment engaged in couture
also : the proprietor of or designer for such an establishment

Examples of couturier in a Sentence

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The gown served as the closing look of the couturier’s very last show at the helm of the house, presented at the Grand Hotel in Paris. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025 Our founder, Daniel Swarovski, presented his crystal stones to couturiers as early as the beginning of the 20th century. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025 The beloved couturier often made the case that less is less and more is more. Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025 Judging by the immediate reactions following the show, hiring one of the few great couturiers of this generation is a good start. Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for couturier

Word History

Etymology

French, dressmaker, from Old French cousturier tailor's assistant, from cousture

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of couturier was in 1899

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“Couturier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couturier. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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