couture

noun

Definition of couturenext
as in ready-to-wear

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of couture Franchise-wise, Armani Beauty has Privè, with unisex couture fragrances; Giorgio Armani, which is premium, and Emporio Armani, embodying the brand’s younger, urban facet. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 A lot of Eastern European Jewish refugees arrived in France after the pogroms and worked as tailors and seamstresses for the couture houses. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 Carrie Bradshaw’s pride and joy is her closet full of couture pieces and Manolos. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 As co-chair for the 2024 Met Gala, Zendaya turned out not one but two couture looks. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for couture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
  1. tailoring
  2. sportswear
  3. outerwear
  4. ensemble
  5. loungewear
  6. activewear
  7. frock
Noun
  • Akris is known for its timelessly elegant architectural tailoring using the finest materials, and it’s built a loyal following among professional women at the top of their game.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That period firmly cemented their relationship—one that would encourage Hattie to pursue her dream of setting up her own tailoring business.
    — Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailoring
Noun
  • But the German sportswear company was not alone in leaving a commercial mark on the tournament.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The sportswear company also reduced its full year revenue guidance.
    — Fred Imbert,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • The brand now spans denim, knits, outerwear, dresses and more.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Add a pair of kitten heels, and your underwear-as-outerwear outfit is set.
    — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • In the meantime, customers like 31-year-old Kheira Bettir will continue to don their full ensembles.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • To accessorize her looks, Coco reached out to her longtime collaborator Brandon Blackwood to create shoes and purses for all her ensembles.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensemble
Noun
  • This set is an amazing find for anyone who wants their loungewear to carry them seamlessly into fall.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
  • While comfort was top of mind for Culpo, her breezy summer ensemble clearly delivered a stylish blend of loungewear and sleepwear worthy of replicating.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • Though it’s made from activewear fabric, if your vacation itinerary demands a few nights out, this dress will work for dancing under palm trees and sipping sunset cocktails.
    — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Basic tees, sweaters, activewear, and jeans are among its standout staples.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • In ‘Air Ride’, the narrator’s—and apparent interlocutor’s—consistent silence emphasises the erratic nature of Sepp’s elaborations on beauty, music, frocks and landscape.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Ava opts for a charcoal-gray, strapless Alberta Ferretti frock to showcase her chameleonic style and capacity to surprise sartorially.
    — Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of frock

Browse Nearby Words

couth
couture
cove
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on couture

Nglish: Translation of couture for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of oxymoron

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Is “GIF” Pronounced “Jiff” or “Giff”?

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
image of a green cube out of place in a lineup of red spheres
Odd Word Out: Synonyms Vol. 2 Quiz Figure out which word isn't like the others.
See All