Definition of Nouveau riche

someone who recently became wealthy

Examples of Nouveau riche in a sentence

After having many investments pay off last month, a nouveau riche bought a new sports car and house after trading in his broken-down car and shack.  🔊

As the nouveau riche was mingling with the other people from the upper class, she didn’t recognize anyone since she just won the lottery.  🔊

After becoming a nouveau riche since his mother married a rich man, the young man now would only associate with other affluent people.  🔊

It became obvious that the nouveau riche lived in the mansion since she was still decorating with her usual cheap decorations.  🔊

When the nouveau riche moved into town, they bought every expensive thing in sight since they had never had money like this before.  🔊

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