1. 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.