milliner

noun

mil·​li·​ner ˈmi-lə-nər How to pronounce milliner (audio)
: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats

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British socialite Gertrude Shilling, the mother and muse of milliner David Shilling, delighted Ascot crowds for decades by wearing her son’s fantastical creations. Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 The milliner, who launched his hat brand in 2015, won the ANDAM accessories prize in 2023. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 Lipa celebrated becoming a part of Turner’s family with her dramatic headpiece, which was created by milliner Stephen Jones. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 June 2026 His matching hat was created in collaboration with Spanish milliners Vivas Carrión. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for milliner

Word History

Etymology

irregular from Milan, Italy; from the importation of women's finery from Italy in the 16th century

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milliner was in 1530

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“Milliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliner. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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milliner

noun
mil·​li·​ner ˈmil-ə-nər How to pronounce milliner (audio)
: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats

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