Haberdashery: meaning, definitions and examples
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haberdashery
[ ˈhæbərˌdæʃəri ]
clothing store
Haberdashery refers to a shop that sells men's clothing and accessories. It typically includes items such as hats, ties, gloves, and other accoutrements associated with male fashion. In a broader sense, the term can also pertain to a department of a larger store that sells textiles and sewing supplies.
Synonyms
accessory shop, men's clothing store, tailor's shop.
Examples of usage
- He visited the local haberdashery to find a new tie for the wedding.
- The haberdashery offered an extensive selection of hats and gloves.
- She bought some fabric from the haberdashery to sew her own clothes.
Translations
Translations of the word "haberdashery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mercearia
🇮🇳 कपड़ा
🇩🇪 Kurzwaren
🇮🇩 toko perlengkapan jahit
🇺🇦 галантерея
🇵🇱 pasmanteria
🇯🇵 服飾雑貨店
🇫🇷 mercerie
🇪🇸 tienda de mercería
🇹🇷 terziye dükkanı
🇰🇷 봉제 재료
🇸🇦 محل الخياطة
🇨🇿 galanterie
🇸🇰 galantéria
🇨🇳 缝纫用品店
🇸🇮 šivalnica
🇮🇸 saumagerð
🇰🇿 тігін бұйымдары
🇬🇪 ტანსაცმლის მაღაზია
🇦🇿 dikiş dükanı
🇲🇽 tienda de mercería
Etymology
The term 'haberdashery' originates from the Middle English word 'haberdasher', which referred to a dealer in small wares or notions. The word can be traced back to the Old French term 'hapertas', which means 'a merchant's shop'. In its early usage, it was associated with merchants who sold various kinds of small items and accessories. By the 16th century, it had evolved to specifically denote shops that sold men's clothing and accessories. The concept of haberdashery has rich historical significance, outdating modern department stores and reflecting the evolution of fashion and textiles over time.