fascinator
noun
fas·ci·na·tor ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tər 
1
: one that fascinates
2
: a woman's lightweight head scarf usually of crochet or lace
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web For Royal Ascot in June, Kate went with a white frock featuring brown polka dots, another design by Alessandra Rich, completed with a matching fascinator. 
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 The stylish royal wore her hair in an elegant updo and topped it off with a matching fascinator which seemed to be from Juliette Botterill Millinery. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 13 June 2022 The dress was fastened with sparkling silver bows and a monochrome fascinator hat. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 18 June 2022 At the official opening of an extension for the Anzac Memorial in Sydney, Australia, Meghan paired a black button-down dress with a Philip Treacy fascinator and her Givenchy bag. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 18 July 2022 While the Queen herself was not in attendance due to ongoing mobility issues, Eugenie brought some color to the event in an Emilia Wickstead Amila midi dress, accented by a black fascinator, clutch, and slingback heels. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 June 2022 Middleton wore a green A-line knee-length dress with a single red flower design from Alice Archer, accessorizing with a black-and-gray fascinator, gray pointy-toe pumps and a small gray clutch. Jessica Sager, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 The two women also sported floral headpieces—Sophie with a hatband and Zara a fascinator— and neutral pumps, and carried top-handle bags. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 5 June 2022 The Duchess of Cambridge opted to wear a white Alexander McQueen blazer dress with a matching two-tone fascinator by Philip Treacy. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 3 June 2022 See More
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 The stylish royal wore her hair in an elegant updo and topped it off with a matching fascinator which seemed to be from Juliette Botterill Millinery. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 13 June 2022 The dress was fastened with sparkling silver bows and a monochrome fascinator hat. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 18 June 2022 At the official opening of an extension for the Anzac Memorial in Sydney, Australia, Meghan paired a black button-down dress with a Philip Treacy fascinator and her Givenchy bag. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 18 July 2022 While the Queen herself was not in attendance due to ongoing mobility issues, Eugenie brought some color to the event in an Emilia Wickstead Amila midi dress, accented by a black fascinator, clutch, and slingback heels. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 June 2022 Middleton wore a green A-line knee-length dress with a single red flower design from Alice Archer, accessorizing with a black-and-gray fascinator, gray pointy-toe pumps and a small gray clutch. Jessica Sager, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 The two women also sported floral headpieces—Sophie with a hatband and Zara a fascinator— and neutral pumps, and carried top-handle bags. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 5 June 2022 The Duchess of Cambridge opted to wear a white Alexander McQueen blazer dress with a matching two-tone fascinator by Philip Treacy. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 3 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1