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

But Chappell was the queen of the castle from the start, stomping onstage to an orchestral metal fanfare, wearing a crimson pirate ensemble and her bat-wing fascinator. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025

Either way, there’s plenty of room to make this elegant tradition your own (no gloves or fascinators required). —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025

When Sheeran plays multiple guests at a wedding, wearing formal dresses, fascinators, and yes, even a full-on white wedding dress. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025

After the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported that the Secret Service was investigating the fake bills, the woman in the fascinator wasn’t spotted for weeks. —Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 14 July 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