millinery

noun

mil·​li·​nery ˈmi-lə-ˌner-ē 

1

: women's apparel for the head

2

: the business or work of a milliner

Examples of millinery in a Sentence

a shop that sells millinery

Recent Examples on the Web

Elle Fanning, currently embracing the gloriously eccentric wardrobe of her Hunger Games character Effie Trinket, has already delivered some spectacular millinery moments on the press tour for Sunrise on the Reaping. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Rosemary had a role in the millinery department, and John was part of the team that was painting and decorating the store. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Coronet Headwear offers sophisticated millinery and headwear that celebrates craftsmanship, elegance, and personal style. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Members of the monarchy wave from carriages, aristocrats don faintly cartoonish top hats and extravagant millinery threatens to obscure the view at every turn. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

millinery

noun

mil·​li·​nery ˈmil-ə-ˌner-ē 

1

: women's hats

2

: the business or work of a milliner