Cachet

/kæˈʃeɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A mark or quality that indicates prestige or excellence.

The new restaurant has a cachet that attracts many celebrities.

A commemorative official seal or emblem.

The cachet on the envelope signified its importance.

A distinctive design or feature in philately; a printed design on an envelope or card.

The first day cover featured a beautiful cachet celebrating the new stamp's release.

French, from 'cachet' meaning a seal or stamp.

cachet of authority:

A mark of official endorsement or command.

social cachet:

Status or distinction in social settings.

cachet of exclusivity:

The prestige associated with being exclusive.

Having social or cultural clout.

This club has a lot of cachet; everyone wants to get in.

Trendy or fashionable.

That new designer has a cachet that's hard to beat.