Meaning of the word haberdashery in English

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haberdashery

US /ˌhæb.ɚˈdæʃ.ɚ.i/

UK /ˌhæb.ɚˈdæʃ.ɚ.i/

a shop selling men's clothing and accessories

Example:

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He bought a new tie at the local haberdashery.

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The old haberdashery on Main Street has been there for generations.

Synonym:

men's outfitter tailor's shop gentlemen's outfitter

articles sold by a haberdasher, such as sewing notions, ribbons, and buttons

Example:

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She needed to buy some haberdashery for her sewing project.

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The craft store has a wide selection of haberdashery.

Synonym:

notions dry goods trimmings

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