Haberdashery

Pronunciation: /ˈhæbərdæʃəri/

Definitions of haberdashery

noun the goods sold in a haberdashery shop

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the haberdashery to buy some thread for my sewing project.

A2 The haberdashery sells a variety of buttons, zippers, and ribbons for crafting.

B1 She found everything she needed for her costume at the haberdashery.

B2 The haberdashery offers a wide selection of fabrics and trimmings for dressmaking.

C1 The haberdashery is known for its high-quality materials and excellent customer service.

C2 The haberdashery's vintage collection of sewing notions is highly sought after by collectors.

Examples of haberdashery in a Sentence

formal The haberdashery shop specializes in selling high-quality fabrics and sewing supplies.

informal I need to stop by the haberdashery to pick up some thread for my sewing project.

slang I love browsing through the haberdashery, they always have cool stuff for DIY projects.

figurative His mind was like a haberdashery, filled with a colorful array of thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of haberdashery

• plural: haberdasheries
• present tense: haberdashers
• future tense: will haberdash
• perfect tense: have haberdashed
• continuous tense: is haberdashing
• singular: haberdasher
• positive degree: haberdashery
• infinitive: to haberdash
• gerund: haberdashing
• participle: haberdashed

Origin and Evolution of haberdashery

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'haberdashery' originated from the Middle French word 'hapertas', which referred to small goods or wares.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'haberdashery' evolved to specifically refer to a shop selling small items such as sewing notions, ribbons, and other accessories.