haberdashery

noun

hab·​er·​dash·​ery ˈha-bər-ˌda-sh(ə-)rē 

ˈha-bə-

plural haberdasheries

1

: goods (such as men's clothing and accessories) sold by a haberdasher

a fine selection of haberdashery

2

: a shop selling notions or men's clothing and accessories

Examples of haberdashery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The space was designed by Matt Morris, who has previously worked with Jessica McCormack and kept the brand’s uniform of neutral tones with plaster finish walls intact, large scale haberdashery fixtures, bespoke bronze rails and vintage lamps. —Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 26 June 2025

Joe’s designs had the precision of Savile Row haberdashery and the creativity that has been thriving in London for decades. —Essence, 30 Jan. 2025

Oversized silver studs and other vintage-looking haberdashery decorate the hems of denim pieces. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025

Kory Helfman still refers to the store as a haberdashery, a term most often associated with traditional suits and furnishings. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English haberdasshrie, from haberdasshere haberdasher + -rie -ry

Note: The word appears earliest in Anglo-French texts, but it is impossible to say, given the obscure origin of haberdasshere, whether the word should be regarded as English or Anglo-French.

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

haberdashery

noun

hab·​er·​dash·​ery ˈhab-ə(r)-ˌdash-(ə-)rē 

plural haberdasheries

1

: goods sold by a haberdasher

2

: a haberdasher's shop