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haute couture

noun haute cou·ture \ ˌōt-ku̇-ˈtu̇r \
|Updated on: 7 Jul 2018

Definition of haute couture

: the houses or designers that create exclusive and often trend-setting fashions for women; also : the fashions created

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Examples of haute couture in a Sentence

  1. a fashion designer who's a renowned master of haute couture

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Origin and Etymology of haute couture

French, literally, high sewing

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

HAUTE COUTURE Defined for English Language Learners

haute couture

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Definition of haute couture for English Language Learners

  • : the people and companies that create clothes that are very expensive and fashionable; also : the clothes they create

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