Definition

Noun: 1. Small articles of clothing and accessories for men: This term refers to a category of goods, specifically the various smaller items of clothing and personal accessories traditionally sold for men, such as shirts, ties, socks, gloves, and handkerchiefs. It is a commercial or retail term.

Usage

• The term is used primarily in a retail, historical, or commercial context to categorize a specific department or type of goods.
• It is a somewhat formal and dated term, often associated with traditional haberdashery or department stores.

Examples

• The store's first floor was dedicated to men's furnishings, including a fine selection of silk ties and cufflinks.
• His business started by selling men's furnishings before expanding into full suits.
• The catalog had a separate section for men's furnishings.

Advanced Usage

• The term can imply a certain standard of quality or tradition, as it is often linked to classic haberdashery.

Variants and Related Words

• Haberdashery (noun): A shop or department selling men's clothing and accessories; the goods sold there.
• Mercery (noun): Historically, the trade or goods of a mercer, dealing in textiles, especially silks, and later small haberdashery items. (More general and archaic than "men's furnishings").

Synonyms

• Men's accessories
• Men's haberdashery
• Men's wear (though this is a broader term that can include outerwear and suits)

Notes on Meaning

• The term is distinct from "furniture" for the home. "Furnishings" in this context refers to items that "furnish" or outfit a person.
• It typically does not include larger garments like suits, overcoats, or shoes, focusing instead on the complementary items.

Noun

1. the drygoods sold by a haberdasher