fascinator

noun

fas·​ci·​na·​tor ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tər 

1

: one that fascinates

2

: a woman's lightweight head scarf usually of crochet or lace

Examples of fascinator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the 2022 National Service for Thanksgiving, Kate brought the sunshine in a yellow Emilia Wickstead dress and a matching fascinator by Philip Treacy. — Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Hats must be worn by ladies with a minimum base diameter of 4 inches, and, unlike in other enclosures, fascinators—a smaller headpiece attached to a comb, hair clip, or headband—are not allowed. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Her golden locks were styled into a dramatic interplay of braids and twists, pinned low on one side to make room for her fascinator. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026

Kris says of the fascinator — is actually a crown of sticks and thorns that would fit in beautifully in an episode of Yellowjackets. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fascinator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator