fascinator

American  

[fas-uh-ney-ter] / ˈfæs əˌneɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that fascinates.

2. a scarf of crochet work, lace, or the like, narrowing toward the ends, worn as a head covering by women.

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fascinator British  

/ ˈfæsɪˌneɪtə /

noun

1. a lightweight, decorative head covering worn by women on formal occasions

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Etymology

Origin of fascinator

From Late Latin, dating back to 1740–50; fascinate, -tor

Example Sentences

Cattrall, 69, opted for a form-fitting Dior suit, Cornelia James lace gloves and a bespoke Philip Treacy fascinator for the occasion, People reported.

From Los Angeles Times

Roan emerged on stage shortly after 7pm in an ornate crimson outfit, topped with black "bat wing" fascinator that fans immediately dubbed "Chappell Crow-an".

From BBC

And to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, they fashioned fascinator hats out of cardboard and glitter.

From Los Angeles Times

One of my friends wore a fascinator.

From Los Angeles Times

Jacobs, who described herself as a community activist under orders from her husband not to get arrested at the convention, was wearing a homemade dress with large pictures of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and a black fascinator hat with Harris’ name woven into it.

From Los Angeles Times