du jour

The term "du jour" is borrowed from French, meaning 'of the day', and is commonly used in culinary and fashion contexts.

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Definition

B2Culinary

(restaurant)A special dish or item available only on a particular day.

Example

  • Today's soup du jour is tomato basil.
  • The chef's special du jour is grilled salmon.

B2Fashion

(informal, trendy)Describing something that is currently fashionable or popular.

Example

  • Vintage clothing is the style du jour.
  • Yoga has become the fitness trend du jour.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "du jour":

a jourcatch of the daya la minuteorder of the daythe day