du jour

[duh zhoor, doo, dy zhoor] / də ˈʒʊər, du, dü ˈʒur /

ADJECTIVE

of the day

Synonyms

WEAK

all the rage chic current faddy fashionable hot in style in vogue latest now popular stylish trendy

Example Sentences

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Lunching with some of the hotshots—being a newbie I was by no means a fully-fledged member—I was fascinated, indeed, almost overwhelmed, by the story du jour: American Raceways.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

The advance was led by the theme du jour, artificial intelligence, plus many unproven, unprofitable companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

The scam du jour arrives via a text message, offering you a job.

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2025

While “The Fact Checker” is uneven, it’s a fun and quick read, and it does raise some of the most relevant questions du jour: What is a fact?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

I sat down and asked the waiter what the plat du jour was.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway