Fashion Industry Vocabulary

noun a medical condition characterized by lack of color in the skin, hair, and eyes

• Achromasia is a medical condition characterized by the absence of color vision.
• My friend has achromasia, so he sees the world in black and white.
• Some people call achromasia 'color blindness'.
• His achromasia made it difficult for him to see the beauty in the world.

noun a previous issue or edition of a magazine or newspaper

adjective referring to something that is outdated or no longer current

• The library keeps a collection of back numbers of academic journals for reference.
• I found some interesting articles in the back numbers of this magazine.
• I scored a back number of that comic book I used to collect.
• His outdated views on the topic make him a back number in the field of technology.

verb to organize or arrange things in a harmonious way

adjective having a well-planned and harmonious design or arrangement

• The team coordinated their efforts to complete the project on time.
• We coordinated our outfits so we would match at the party.
• Let's coordinate a meet-up at the usual spot.
• The dancers coordinated their movements to create a beautiful performance.

noun someone who creates or invents something

• The creator of the software program implemented various innovative features.
• I heard the creator of that app is a young entrepreneur.
• The music creator dropped a new track last night.
• Nature can be seen as the ultimate creator of beauty in the world.

verb present participle of gleam

adjective shining brightly, especially with reflected light

• The gleaming chandelier in the ballroom added a touch of elegance to the event.
• I couldn't help but notice the gleaming new car parked in the driveway.
• That watch is so gleaming, it's blinding me!
• Her eyes were gleaming with excitement as she talked about her upcoming vacation.

noun a telephone call that has been ended by the person who made the call

verb to end a telephone call by putting the receiver back in its cradle or pressing a button on the phone

• Please do not hang up the phone until we have finished our conversation.
• Don't hang up yet, I still have more to tell you.
• I was so annoyed, I just wanted to hang up on him.
• It's time to hang up our differences and work together for a common goal.

noun extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion

verb to promote or publicize (a product or idea) intensively, often exaggerating its importance or benefits

• The marketing team created a lot of hype around the new product launch.
• Everyone is getting so hyped for the concert next week.
• The party tonight is going to be lit, the hype is real!
• Don't believe all the hype surrounding that celebrity, it's just for show.

noun a strong positive feeling that a person or group of people has about someone or something

verb to make someone feel admiration and respect

• The candidate's presentation skills really impress the hiring committee.
• Wow, that new video game really impresses me!
• That new restaurant really impressed the socks off me!
• Her talent for storytelling never fails to impress me.

noun a type of aircraft that is powered by jet engines

verb to travel by jet aircraft

• The jet flew at supersonic speeds across the sky.
• I saw a really cool jet flying overhead.
• That jet is totally rad!
• Her career took off like a jet after she landed a big promotion.

noun A person who rides horses in horse racing or other competitive equestrian events.

• The jockey skillfully guided the horse to victory in the race.
• The jockey rode like a pro and won the race.
• That jockey has some serious skills on the track.
• She's a jockey in the world of finance, always maneuvering her way to success.

noun a term used to describe something impressive or exciting

• The company's latest product release was a real killer diller in the market.
• That new movie is a killer diller, you have to see it!
• The concert last night was a killer diller, the band was amazing!
• Her dance moves were a killer diller on the dance floor.

noun a strikingly attractive or impressive person or thing

verb to strike someone unconscious or into a dazed state

adjective strikingly attractive or impressive

• The boxer delivered a powerful knockout punch in the final round.
• Did you see that knockout in the boxing match last night?
• That knockout was epic, bro!
• The new product launch was a knockout success.

noun A word that functions as the name of a person, place, thing, or idea.

verb A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.

adverb A word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

• The judge decided to let out the defendant on bail.
• I'll let out a secret, I actually enjoy doing laundry.
• Let's sneak out of the party and let out some steam.
• After holding it in for so long, she finally let out her true feelings about the situation.

noun a type of fabric woven from flax yarns

adjective made of or resembling linen fabric

• The hotel room was furnished with high-quality linen sheets.
• I love the feel of linen clothing in the summer.
• That linen shirt is so on point.
• Her words were as smooth and cool as linen on a hot day.

noun A man who is very muscular and strong

• The muscle man at the gym lifts weights with perfect form.
• Check out the muscle man over there flexing in the mirror.
• That muscle man is ripped!
• He may be small in stature, but he's a muscle man when it comes to negotiating deals.

adjective having bulging or protruding eyes

• The popeyed expression on her face indicated her surprise at the news.
• He stood there, popeyed, as he watched the magician perform his tricks.
• The horror movie left me popeyed with fear.
• The team was popeyed with excitement as they scored the winning goal.

noun A principal female singer in an opera or concert

• The opera company hired a renowned prima donna to star in their upcoming production.
• I heard that the lead actress is a real prima donna backstage.
• She acts like such a prima donna, always demanding special treatment.
• Don't be such a prima donna about sharing the spotlight, we're a team.

noun a large farm, especially in the western US and Canada, where cattle or other animals are bred and raised

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• The ranch was passed down through several generations of the family.
• We're heading out to the ranch for the weekend to do some horseback riding.
• I heard that new ranch is lit, we should check it out.
• His sprawling estate felt more like a ranch with its vast fields and grazing livestock.

noun a period of dominance or control

verb to be predominant or prevalent

• The monarch's reign has been marked by peace and prosperity.
• Her reign as class president was full of fun events and activities.
• His reign as the top dog in the company didn't last long.
• The artist's reign as the master of abstract art continues to inspire others.

noun a publication, recording, or other work that is published or issued again

verb to publish or issue again

• The publisher decided to reissue the classic novel with a new cover design.
• I heard they're gonna reissue that album with bonus tracks next month.
• Yo, did you see they're reissuing those sneakers from the '90s?
• Sometimes we need to reissue our own thoughts and beliefs to align with our current values.

noun a specialized vocabulary or informal language used by people in the same profession or workplace

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• During the meeting, the conversation shifted from small talk to shoptalk about the latest industry trends.
• When I met up with my colleagues for lunch, our discussion quickly turned into shoptalk about upcoming projects.
• At the networking event, I overheard some shoptalk about a new startup in town.
• As a seasoned professional, I can easily navigate through the shoptalk to get to the heart of the matter.

noun a fancy evening party or social gathering, typically held in the evening

• The ambassador hosted a grand soiree at the embassy last night.
• I heard Sarah's throwing a soiree at her place this weekend.
• Let's crash that fancy soiree down the street.
• The meeting turned into a political soiree with all the heated debates.

verb to bring forward or introduce for consideration or display

• The company will trot out their latest product line at the upcoming trade show.
• She always trots out that same excuse whenever she's late.
• I can't believe he trotted out that tired old joke again.
• The politician trotted out the same promises during his campaign speech.

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. 'Unfading' describes something that does not fade or diminish.

• The artist used unfading pigments in her masterpiece to ensure its longevity.
• The flowers in the garden have an unfading beauty that never fails to impress visitors.
• That car has an unfading cool factor that makes it stand out from the rest.
• Her unfading smile brightened up even the darkest of days.

noun a promotional card used by models and actors to showcase their portfolio and contact information to potential clients or agencies

• The model brought her comp card to the casting agency to showcase her portfolio.
• I always keep my comp card in my bag, just in case I run into a casting director.
• I need to update my comp card with some fresh headshots before my next audition.
• Having a well-prepared comp card is like having a business card for your modeling career.

noun a group of people hired to applaud or heckle a performer or public speaker

verb to hire people to applaud or heckle

• The theater director hired a claque to applaud during the performance.
• The singer paid a claque to cheer for her at the concert.
• The politician's supporters acted like a claque at the rally.
• The group of fans formed a claque to show their support for the team.

noun a social media platform for sharing photos and videos

verb There is no verb form for the word 'instagram'

adjective There is no adjective form for the word 'instagram'

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pronoun There is no pronoun form for the word 'instagram'

preposition There is no preposition form for the word 'instagram'

conjunction There is no conjunction form for the word 'instagram'

interjection There is no interjection form for the word 'instagram'

article There is no article form for the word 'instagram'

• Many businesses use Instagram as a platform for marketing their products.
• I love scrolling through Instagram to see all the latest posts from my friends.
• I'm gonna post this pic on the 'gram later.
• Her Instagram feed is like a window into her life.

noun a small monetary unit equal to one tenth of a dollar

adjective used to describe something that is common or of little value

• In the competitive job market, candidates with basic qualifications are a dime a dozen.
• Don't worry about finding someone to fix your car, mechanics are a dime a dozen around here.
• Those knock-off designer bags are a dime a dozen on the street corners.
• In a world where everyone is striving to be unique, true originality is a dime a dozen.