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

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

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

Lorenz began building her millinery enterprise in 1938, living in a flat above her hat shop on London’s Great Portland Street to craft a millinery empire. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2026

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