Millinery: meaning, definitions and examples

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millinery

 

[ ˈmɪlɪn(ə)ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fashion accessory

The art of designing, making, or selling women's hats.

Synonyms

hat making, headwear design.

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Word Description / Examples
millinery

Can also be used as a general reference to a shop or business that sells hats, often implying a specialty store with handmade or custom items.

  • 'There's an old millinery on the corner of Elm Street,' 'She owns a millinery that caters to weddings and special events
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hat making

Appropriate for a broader and more general reference to the process of creating hats. It can be used in casual conversations or when describing the craft in a straightforward manner.

  • 'He's interested in hat making as a hobby,' 'Workshops on hat making are available at the community center
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headwear design

Suitable when focusing on the creative and artistic elements of crafting various types of headwear, beyond just hats. It can encompass modern and fashionable elements.

  • 'She has a degree in headwear design,' 'The exhibit features innovative headwear design
  • '

Examples of usage

  • Her passion for millinery led her to open her own boutique.
  • Millinery is a traditional craft that requires attention to detail.
  • The millinery industry has seen a resurgence in recent years.

Translations

Translations of the word "millinery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chapeleiro

🇮🇳 टोपी बनाने का काम

🇩🇪 Hutmacherei

🇮🇩 perdagangan topi

🇺🇦 капелюшна справа

🇵🇱 modystwo

🇯🇵 帽子店

🇫🇷 chapellerie

🇪🇸 sombrerería

🇹🇷 şapkacılık

🇰🇷 모자 제작

🇸🇦 صناعة القبعات

🇨🇿 kloboučnictví

🇸🇰 klobúčnictvo

🇨🇳 制帽业

🇸🇮 klobučarstvo

🇮🇸 hattagerð

🇰🇿 бөрікшілік

🇬🇪 ქუდების წარმოება

🇦🇿 şlyapaçılıq

🇲🇽 sombrerería

Etymology

The word 'millinery' originated in the mid-16th century from the term 'milliner,' which referred to a person who sold fancy goods like ribbons, gloves, and hats. The term evolved to specifically denote hat-making and the art of designing women's headwear. Millinery has been an important aspect of fashion throughout history, with skilled milliners creating elaborate and stylish hats for various occasions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,803, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.