word
haberdashery
HAB-er-dash-uh-ree
ˈhæbərdæʃəriListen
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Syllable breakdown
haberdashery
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
Small articles used in sewing, such as buttons, thread, and zips; a shop selling these.
Examples
- She spent a happy hour in the haberdashery, selecting buttons, trims, and ribbon.
In the US, 'haberdashery' refers to a men's clothier; in the UK, it refers to a sewing notions shop.
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