milliner

noun

mil·​li·​ner ˈmi-lə-nər How to pronounce milliner (audio)
: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats

Examples of milliner in a Sentence

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The royal arrived at RAF Northolt this morning wearing a blush-pink Bar jacket and tulle skirt by former creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, along with a matching hat by British milliner Jess Collett. Emily Chan, Vogue, 8 July 2025 The garments’ layered, preppy lines drew on British know-how through collaborations with Savile Row tailors Anderson & Sheppard and milliner Stephen Jones for berets. Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 1 July 2025 The actor will be playing Irish milliner Philip Treacy in the film, directed and written by Alex Marx. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 27 June 2025 Customers can collaborate directly with the milliners to design a personalized accessory. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for milliner

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of milliner was in 1530

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“Milliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliner. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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milliner

noun
mil·​li·​ner ˈmil-ə-nər How to pronounce milliner (audio)
: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats

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