[ˌavɒ̃ˈɡɑːd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- new and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature
(e.g: he has been called a promoter of the avant-garde)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (denoting the vanguard of an army): from French, literally ‘vanguard’. Current senses date from the early 20th century

[ˌavɒ̃ˈɡɑːd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- favouring or introducing new and experimental ideas and methods
(e.g: a controversial avant-garde composer)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (denoting the vanguard of an army): from French, literally ‘vanguard’. Current senses date from the early 20th century