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haberdashery

/ˈhæbərdæʃəri/

NOUN

1. Sewing accessories and supplies

Small items and accessories used in sewing, dressmaking, and clothing repair, such as buttons, ribbons, needles, thread, zippers, and other decorative or functional trimmings.

1.1. Sewing materials and garment accessories

Refers to the small supplies and decorative items used to make, alter, repair, or embellish clothing and other fabric products.

Synonyms

  • sewing notions
  • sewing supplies
  • sewing accessories
  • trimmings

Examples

  • The tailor visited the haberdashery to purchase buttons, needles, and thread.
  • The craft store offered a wide selection of haberdashery for dressmakers.
  • She searched through the haberdashery for ribbons and decorative trimmings.

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NOUN

2. A shop selling sewing supplies

A retail establishment specializing in sewing materials, garment accessories, and small items used for making, repairing, or decorating clothes.

2.1. Sewing and dressmaking retail shops

Describes a specialized shop where customers purchase sewing essentials, buttons, threads, ribbons, fabrics, and other dressmaking supplies.

Synonyms

  • sewing shop
  • notions shop
  • sewing supply store

Examples

  • The small town's main street featured a quaint haberdashery that catered to the locals' sewing needs.
  • Aspiring tailors often found inspiration in the bustling atmosphere of the vibrant haberdashery.
  • The historic haberdashery had served generations of local dressmakers.

Related Words

  • tailor shop
  • fabric store
  • dressmaking
  • needlework
  • craft shop
  • textile store

NOUN

3. A shop selling men's clothing and accessories

A retail establishment specializing in men's clothing and fashion accessories, including hats, ties, shirts, and other items of men's attire.

3.1. Men's clothing and fashion retail

Refers to a store specializing in men's apparel, garments, and accessories, particularly in British English usage.

Synonyms

  • menswear shop
  • menswear store
  • men's clothing store
  • men's outfitter

Examples

  • He visited the haberdashery to purchase a new suit and matching tie.
  • The traditional haberdashery offered an extensive collection of men's clothing and accessories.
  • The historic shopping district was known for its independent haberdasheries.

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