millinery

noun

mil·​li·​nery ˈmi-lə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce millinery (audio)
1
: women's apparel for the head
2
: the business or work of a milliner

Examples of millinery in a Sentence

a shop that sells millinery
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
In the world of millinery, designing a tiara for a future Queen is a life-defining moment. Monique Jessen, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 The two have joined forces on a one-of-a-kind collaboration of headpieces that incorporate vintage millinery and jewelry materials spanning from the 1920s through the 1960s. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Allis’s book explores the beginnings of Mr. Bendel’s flagship, which was focused on millinery, and tracks the growth of the store under president Geraldine Stutz. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024 The sleek hat, meanwhile, was a nod to Eliza Doolittle, while remaining true to the millinery style that the designer has been known for since his university days. Emily Chan, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for millinery 

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of millinery was in 1676

Dictionary Entries Near millinery

Cite this Entry

“Millinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millinery. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

millinery

noun
mil·​li·​nery ˈmil-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce millinery (audio)
1
: women's hats
2
: the business or work of a milliner

More from Merriam-Webster on millinery

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!