adjective
- Most recent; latest. Used chiefly in the phrase 'dernier cri.'
Usage: French origin; often used in fashion and style contexts; Typically appears in the fixed phrase 'dernier cri' meaning 'the latest fashion or trend'
Examples
- The boutique showcased the dernier cri in spring fashion.
- She always wears the dernier styles from Paris.
- The designer's dernier collection received critical acclaim.
- Fashion critics debated whether the show represented true dernier innovation.