noun
- Plural of haberdashery; shops or stores that sell small articles of clothing and accessories such as buttons, thread, ribbons, and hats.
- Plural of haberdashery; small wares and accessories used in sewing and clothing, such as buttons, zippers, and trimmings.
Usage: Countable noun; refers to multiple stores or establishments
Usage: Countable noun; refers to collections or types of goods
Examples
- The old downtown area had several haberdasheries that sold quality buttons and thread.
- She visited three different haberdasheries looking for the perfect ribbon for her dress.
- Many traditional haberdasheries have closed as online shopping has grown.
- The haberdasheries in the shopping district offered a wide variety of sewing supplies.
- My grandmother remembered when haberdasheries were common on every main street.
- These haberdasheries specialize in vintage and hard-to-find notions.