Haberdasher
noun
A person who sells small items that are used in sewing, such as buttons, zippers, and thread.
I visited the local haberdasher to buy some buttons and thread for my sewing project.

Often appears as...
- local haberdasher
- visit a haberdasher
noun
In the UK, a haberdasher is also a person or shop selling men's clothing and accessories.
He bought his new suit from a well-known haberdasher in London.

Often appears as...
- buy from a haberdasher
- men's haberdasher
noun
A person who sells small items that are used in sewing, such as buttons, zippers, and thread.
I visited the local haberdasher to buy some buttons and thread for my sewing project.

Often appears as...
- local haberdasher
- visit a haberdasher
noun
In the UK, a haberdasher is also a person or shop selling men's clothing and accessories.
He bought his new suit from a well-known haberdasher in London.

Often appears as...
- buy from a haberdasher
- men's haberdasher
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Sewing Supplies
Haberdashers may also sell related items like needles or ribbons.

The haberdasher had a wide range of sewing supplies, including colorful ribbons.
Craft Context
Haberdashers are often associated with sewing and craft activities.

At the craft fair, a haberdasher displayed an assortment of threads and buttons.
Historically Female
Historically, haberdasheries catered more to women's sewing needs.

The haberdasher's shop was a frequent stop for women looking for sewing materials.
Sewing Supplies
Haberdashers may also sell related items like needles or ribbons.

The haberdasher had a wide range of sewing supplies, including colorful ribbons.
Craft Context
Haberdashers are often associated with sewing and craft activities.

At the craft fair, a haberdasher displayed an assortment of threads and buttons.
Historically Female
Historically, haberdasheries catered more to women's sewing needs.

The haberdasher's shop was a frequent stop for women looking for sewing materials.
Sewing Supplies
Haberdashers may also sell related items like needles or ribbons.

The haberdasher had a wide range of sewing supplies, including colorful ribbons.
Craft Context
Haberdashers are often associated with sewing and craft activities.

At the craft fair, a haberdasher displayed an assortment of threads and buttons.
Historically Female
Historically, haberdasheries catered more to women's sewing needs.

The haberdasher's shop was a frequent stop for women looking for sewing materials.
Quote examples
Martha MacCallum
American Journalist
Here, anyone can become president. We've had haberdashers, generals, lawyers, peanut farmers, community organizers and a real estate developer, to name a few. But perhaps no one had a better resume than George H.W. Bush.

Quote examples
Martha MacCallum
American Journalist
Here, anyone can become president. We've had haberdashers, generals, lawyers, peanut farmers, community organizers and a real estate developer, to name a few. But perhaps no one had a better resume than George H.W. Bush.

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