/pɑːˈseɪ/; French pronunciation: ​/pase/; /pɑːˈseɪ/; Pah-SAY

Definitions

1. noun

a style or fashion that was popular in the past but is no longer current; something that is considered out of date or no longer fashionable.

“The designer’s latest collection is a mix of contemporary styles and passé elements.”

2. adjective

out of date; no longer fashionable or acceptable.

“The old-fashioned car with its outdated features and passé design looked out of place on the modern highway.”

3. verb

to make something seem outdated or no longer fashionable.

“The fashion trend has been passéed by the newer styles emerging every season.”