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

The photos depict march participants donned in feather boas, floral fascinators and fringe metallic vests, posing throughout lower Manhattan with red, white and blue party balloons and banners behind them. —Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC news, 24 May 2025

Encourage guests to embrace Derby fashion with this colorful assortment of six fascinators. —Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025

Mirren accessorized the gown with a fascinator and an eye-catching Margot McKinney necklace called the Marina Collier that included a string of gemstones totaling over 400 carats. —Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 May 2025

Many fascinators are still covered up as the rain continues to come down here at Churchill Downs. —Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 4 May 2025

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