Cachet

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Synonyms 1.5 Usage notes

English

Etymology

• French écacher (to crush), itself fr. earlier cacher

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kæˈʃeɪ/ or /ˈkæʃeɪ/

Noun

cachet

1. A special characteristic or quality.

   I remember when this diner was a popular hangout, but lately it seems to be losing its cachet.

2. (archaic) A seal, as of a letter.

Synonyms

• quality: charm, je ne sais quoi, magic touch, oomph, zing

Usage notes

(sense 1): This word is often used in the negative. e.g., to lose/be losing its/oneʼs cachet.

fr:cachet zh:cachet