Millinery

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪlənəri/

Definitions of millinery

noun a noun referring to the business or trade of designing, making, or selling women's hats and other articles of clothing for women

Example Sentences

A1 Millinery is the art of making and selling women's hats.

A2 She opened a small millinery shop in the town square.

B1 The millinery industry has seen a revival in recent years with more people interested in handmade hats.

B2 Her grandmother used to work in a millinery factory making hats for famous actresses.

C1 The millinery techniques used in creating elaborate headpieces for the royal family are highly skilled and intricate.

C2 The designer's latest collection showcased a modern twist on traditional millinery, combining bold colors and unique shapes.

Examples of millinery in a Sentence

formal The millinery shop showcased a beautiful collection of handmade hats.

informal I'm thinking of taking up millinery as a hobby and making my own hats.

slang Check out this cool millinery store I found downtown!

figurative Her creativity in millinery design knows no bounds.

Grammatical Forms of millinery

• plural: millineries
• comparative: more millinery
• superlative: most millinery
• present tense: millinery
• future tense: will millinery
• perfect tense: have millinery
• continuous tense: is millinery
• singular: millinery
• positive degree: millinery
• infinitive: to millinery
• gerund: millinery
• participle: millinery

Origin and Evolution of millinery

First Known Use: 1529 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'millinery' comes from the Latin word 'molīnārius', which means 'pertaining to a mill'. It originally referred to goods sold by millers, such as hats and bonnets made from materials like straw and felt.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'millinery' became more specifically associated with the making and selling of women's hats and accessories, often by skilled artisans known as milliners. The focus shifted from general goods sold by millers to the specialized craft of creating fashionable headwear.