1. of or relating to a style of design and architecture popular in the 1920s and 1930s characterized by streamlined forms and geometric patterns
Usage: art and design

Examples

• The hotel featured moderne architecture with curved corners and horizontal lines.
• She collected moderne furniture from the 1930s.
• The moderne style emphasized functionality and sleek design.
• Many movie theaters of the era were built in the moderne style.
• The building’s moderne facade included glass blocks and chrome details.
• Moderne design rejected ornate Victorian decorative elements.