haberdashery

American  

[hab-er-dash-uh-ree] / ˈhæb ərˌdæʃ ə ri /

noun

plural

haberdasheries

1. a haberdasher's shop.

2. the goods sold there.

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haberdashery British  

/ ˈhæbəˌdæʃərɪ /

noun

1. the goods or business kept by a haberdasher

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Etymology

Origin of haberdashery

1425–75; late Middle English haberdashrye < Anglo-French. See haberdasher, -y ³

Example Sentences

One worked in haberdashery, one acted, and one’s path was uncertain—but none wrote.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Mr. Schecter also bought the former premier a derby and a Tyrolean hat from Lock & Company in London, which bills itself as the world’s oldest haberdashery.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2023

At one time Pasquel owned six Lincolns and had a haberdashery in his massive Mexico City mansion, often inviting players in to pick through his walk-in closets and take home whatever fit.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2022

The 200-year-old haberdashery Brooks Brothers had a bigger challenge - it never followed the casual office attire trend several years ago like its rivals.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2022

Two others were in the haberdashery business, one had a graphic design studio, another made feather hats, and another worked in the finance department at Tishman Realty.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell