milliner

noun

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

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At Atelier Formé Millinery, guests can commission or purchase custom handmade hats alongside master milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel, who helps everyone look their Derby best. Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 Her eyes were ringed in purple shadow, her cheeks blended with orange blush, and a whacky lilac buccaneer-style hat by milliner Stephen Jones framed her face. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 Queen Elizabeth in Saudi Arabia in February 1979 For her 1979 trip to the Middle East, designer Hardy Amies and milliner Frederick Fox created a series of modest looks for the Queen. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 See our gallery of 16 milliners and hatmakers to check out before the 2026 Kentucky Derby. Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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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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