milliner

American  

[mil-uh-ner] / ˈmɪl ə nər /

noun

1. a person who designs, makes, or sells hats for women.

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milliner British  

/ ˈmɪlɪnə /

noun

1. a person who makes or sells women's hats

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Etymology

Origin of milliner

First recorded in 1520–30; variant of obsolete Milaner “native of Milan, dealer in goods from Milan” ( Milan was formerly accented on the first syllable); -er ¹

Example Sentences

Other second-hand pieces featured in the exhibition include an Alexon coat bought from a charity shop for EastEnders character Dot Cotton and a leopard-print hat by famous milliner Otto Lucas, purchased from eBay.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2024

The son of a milliner, Bohan was asked to lead the French label after his predecessor Yves Saint Laurent was drafted into the French military in 1960.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

His father managed cargo on freighter ships and was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his service in the Canadian Army during World War II. His mother was a milliner.

From New York Times • May 28, 2023

Ms. Quant, who had apprenticed as a milliner, initially worked as the store’s buyer, setting the inventory while her colleagues focused on the business side.

From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023

He had written asking for a milliner and Miss Love was available, so that’s all there was to it.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns