Words / A2

FASHUN/ˈfæʃn/

Fashion is a style of clothes or behaviour that is popular at a time: in fashion, out of fashion, the fashion industry. Stylish describes a look; fashion is the system and the trend. Fashionable is the adjective. A fashion is also one trend: a new fashion for bright coats. Do not say “the fashion clothes” — fashion / fashionable clothes.

Meaning

A style of clothes or behaviour that is popular at a particular time.

Examples

• “Bright colours are in fashion this year.”
• “Long coats are in fashion this winter.”
• “She works in fashion in London.”

Good to know

in / out of fashion. Adjective: fashionable. work in fashion.

Near in meaning

style

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