word
French
couturier
koo-TYOOR-ee-ay
kuːˈtjʊərieɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
couturier
Sounds like
Say 'koo-TYOOR-ee-ay'.
Dictionary meaning
A person or fashion house that makes and sells haute couture garments.
History and origin
French — 'couturière' (female dressmaker), from 'couture' (sewing).
Examples
- Coco Chanel was the defining couturier of the twentieth century, reshaping how women dressed.
Common mispronunciations
KOO-tyoo-reekoo-tyoor-EE
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