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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