English · Word Candidate

vogue

/vəʊɡ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: vogues · voguing · vogued

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The prevailing fashion or style.

Noun

Examples

Miniskirts were the vogue in the '60s.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Popularity or a current craze.

Noun

Examples

Hula hoops are no longer in vogue.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To dance in the vogue dance style.

Verb

Examples

Tonight’s sumptuous two-hour gig butts up hard against the curfew. Minutes often go by during which Murphy dispenses entirely with the business of singing pop songs. She’ll vogue, or reanimate some acid house moves, letting the beat take over.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To light a cigarette for (someone).

Verb

Examples

Vogue me up.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “vogue” mean?

The prevailing fashion or style.

Is “vogue” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.