Dior

American

[dee-awr, dee-awr] / diˈɔr, diˈɔr /

noun

Christian 1905–57, French fashion designer.

Dior British

/ diːˈɔː, djɔr /

noun

Christian (ˈkrɪstʃən; French kristjɑ̃). 1905–57, French couturier, noted for his New Look of narrow waist with a long full skirt (1947); he also created the waistless sack dress

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Dior

MIAMI—In Miami’s upscale Design District, shoppers carrying Dior and Chanel shopping bags stroll past valet lines packed with Bentleys and Ferraris.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Still, the group’s mainstay fashion division, home to heavyweight brands Louis Vuitton and Dior, booked a 5% drop in sales on year to €8.245 billion, below analysts’ forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

According to the official release, both the bride and groom sported Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Cartier jewelry—and neither had a bridal party.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026

Rehearsing the self with the Los Angeles Ballet Talking lace, leather and hardware with Bryan Hearns Getting bangs, the existential makeover Going backstage with the Dior accessories shaped by L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

I might as well get started packing my bags and getting measured for a Dior gown.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023