Word of the Day — July 31, 2012

Haute couture — OAT coo-TYUR — high fashion clothing designs and the places from which they originate

Example: "The N.Y. Times style section made the comment on a newsworthy event: 'At the resplendent Christian Dior haute couture show this months, Raf Simon's collection was punctuated with futuristic makeup notable for the fluorescent eyeliners that echoed each design.'"