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
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The hat-making legend kept up her millinery practice well into old age, and died in 1999 at 88.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Doors open to reveal invitees adorned in vintage millinery, seersucker suits, and Gucci loafers, some embellished with the colors of their jockey’s silks.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The group met with fashion designers who contributed pieces to the show and students from King’s Foundation’s Chanel and Le 19M Métiers d’Art programs in embroidery, millinery, and atelier studies.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
Michael is known for his work in millinery and custom couture, and continues to design his full couture collections, day and eveningwear.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Doors open to reveal invitees adorned in vintage millinery, seersucker suits, and Gucci loafers, some embellished with the colors of their jockey’s silks.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The group met with fashion designers who contributed pieces to the show and students from King’s Foundation’s Chanel and Le 19M Métiers d’Art programs in embroidery, millinery, and atelier studies.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
Michael is known for his work in millinery and custom couture, and continues to design his full couture collections, day and eveningwear.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for millinery
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“Millinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millinery. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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millinery
noun
mil·li·nery
ˈmil-ə-ˌner-ē
1
: women's hats
2
: the business or work of a milliner
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