milliner

noun

mil·​li·​ner ˈmi-lə-nər How to pronounce milliner (audio)
: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats

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The outfit, by American designer Adam Lippes, was beautifully accessorized with a wide-brimmed hat with white detail, made by the American milliner Eric Javits. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 The book was inspired by the rich hat-wearing tradition in the Black community and the many Black women milliners whose stories deserve to be told. Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025 While on the runway, Christiansen wore the dress with a fantastical headpiece by legendary milliner Philip Treacy, Kardashian put her own spin on the look with her glam. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025 Katherine Chapman has grace and a lovely singing voice as Irene Molloy, the milliner who falls for Cornelius. Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for milliner

Word History

Etymology

irregular from Milan, Italy; from the importation of women's finery from Italy in the 16th century

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milliner was in 1530

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“Milliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliner. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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milliner

noun
mil·​li·​ner ˈmil-ə-nər How to pronounce milliner (audio)
: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats

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