milliner

noun

mil·​li·​ner ˈmi-lə-nər 

: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats

Examples of milliner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Competing for the innovators award are Mirei Monticelli from Casa Monticelli, specialized in light sculptures and installations; textile artisan Graziella Carta from Studio Pratha, and milliner Karin Monica. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

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

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

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

Kids Definition

milliner

noun

mil·​li·​ner ˈmil-ə-nər 

: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats