haberdashery

noun

hab·​er·​dash·​ery ˈha-bər-ˌda-sh(ə-)rē 

ˈha-bə-

plural haberdasheries

1

: goods (such as men's clothing and accessories) sold by a haberdasher

a fine selection of haberdashery

2

: a shop selling notions or men's clothing and accessories

Examples of haberdashery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those treasures include antique haberdashery walls, an onyx entry table, and a jewelry case reupholstered in kilim with guitar-strap trim, and plenty of personal touches like family photos, all meant to inspire your next purchase, too. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026

The menswear store in the city’s upscale suburb of La Jolla traces its roots to 1950 when Jack Matzinger opened a conservative, traditional haberdashery on Girard Avenue. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026

Wearing a brimmed black hat, something about him suggesting a past life in haberdashery, Kevin Shields raised his right hand in a meek wave, surveying what might have been the biggest crowd in history to convene for a shoegaze gig. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Nov. 2025

Additionally, a new haberdashery/craft business, La Merceria, is planning to open in a few months at 1218 Milwaukee Ave., Mironczuk said. —Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 26 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English haberdasshrie, from haberdasshere haberdasher + -rie -ry

Note: The word appears earliest in Anglo-French texts, but it is impossible to say, given the obscure origin of haberdasshere, whether the word should be regarded as English or Anglo-French.

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

haberdashery

noun

hab·​er·​dash·​ery ˈhab-ə(r)-ˌdash-(ə-)rē 

plural haberdasheries

1

: goods sold by a haberdasher

2

: a haberdasher's shop