: not real or genuine: such as
a
: made to look like something else that is usually more valuable : imitation, fake
faux leather/fur
a string of faux pearls
faux is the French word for fake, but it's a very chic fake. Faux marble, for example, is found in the best of homes.Sylvia Sachs
b
: not sincere
a show of faux [=feigned] concern
On Monday the CEO dusted off a version of the "I'm sorry if I offended you" faux apology used when people really mean, "I'm sorry I got caught."The East Bay (California) Times

Examples of faux in a Sentence

even the celebrity interior designer was fooled by the faux marble
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Morrow wore all Coach: a faux fur cheetah coat with mom-style denim jeans and a black leather bustier top. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 July 2025 How the sale of Miami hospitals is involved The indictment in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia says Romeu bought faux Viagra out of Hong Kong. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025 With six colors to choose from, this luxe faux leather passport holder may just become your new favorite travel accessory. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025 Astronomer also clarified that Andy Byron has not issued a statement on the matter, disputing faux apologies that were making the rounds online. EW.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for faux

Word History

Etymology

French, false

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of faux was in 1682

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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faux. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

faux

adjective
: imitation entry 2
faux marble
Etymology

from French, "false," from Latin falsus

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