Word of the Day: De rigueur

Can you pronounce de rigueur?

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

adjective 1. Required by etiquette or current fashion. "It's de rigueur to wear a dinner jacket at this restaurant, but my husband thinks he'll get away with a shirt and tie." "In the 1970s, bell-bottoms and sequins were de rigueur for the disco." "When traveling to a foreign country, ask what's de rigueur for tipping before you arrive." Ads help keep Word Daily free. French, mid-19th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings In the late 19th century, French culture was seen as the height of sophistication, and it was de rigueur to adopt French terms into English, wear Parisian fashion, and look to France for cues in art, food, and literature. "De rigueur" has remained in English, meaning "required by etiquette or current fashion." ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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