Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

haberdashery

/hˈæbɚdˌæʃɚi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.11 in modern English

Syllables: hab-er-dash-ery
IPA: /hˈæbɚdˌæʃɚi/

24

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods sold in a haberdasher's shop.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A shop selling such goods.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A shop selling clothing and accessories for men, including hats.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From haberdasher + -y (nominalizer).

Word Breakdown

Suffix: haberdasher

Usage

Inflected Forms

haberdasheries (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

hatmaking millinery

Synonyms

clothing store haberdashery store mens store men's furnishings

Questions

How do you pronounce haberdashery?: The recorded pronunciation is /hˈæbɚdˌæʃɚi/.
What does haberdashery mean?: Ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods sold in a haberdasher's shop.
Where does haberdashery come from?: From haberdasher + -y (nominalizer).

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