seamstress

noun

seam·​stress ˈsēm(p)-strəs How to pronounce seamstress (audio)
 also  ˈsem(p)-
: a woman whose occupation is sewing

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And making something that never gets worn is wasting a seamstress’s time. Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2024 But the explosion of weight-loss drugs in the 2020s has created an extra snag for the seamstresses and designers responsible for the Big Day’s centerpiece garment: the bridal gown. Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024 The brand is poised to scale up with a new logistics platform employing 40 seamstresses to support the U.S. growth. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 To keep up with so much demand, Bonvicini had hired seamstresses to tailor the jeans to her specifications. Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seamstress 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seamstress was in 1598

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“Seamstress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamstress. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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seamstress

noun
seam·​stress ˈsēm(p)-strəs How to pronounce seamstress (audio)
: a woman who sews especially for a living

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