noun
haberdasher
A seller of men's clothing and accessories.
The haberdasher helps him choose a tie for his suit.
Etymology
The older occupation involved selling small wares. In American usage, the name became associated particularly with a shopkeeper selling men’s clothing and accessories.
More examples
- A local haberdasher sells dress shirts in hard-to-find sizes.
- He bought his wedding suit from a haberdasher downtown.
- Several haberdashers on this street carry men's hats and gloves.
Forms
haberdasher · haberdashers
haberdashery noun — Men's clothing and accessories, or their store.
Similar words
- clothier
- A broader term for someone who sells or makes clothing.
- outfitter
- Sells clothing and equipment, often for a particular activity.