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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But also to the hotel workers, florists, restaurants, construction crews, cab drivers, stylists, seamstresses, rental companies, cleaners — the number of people required to mount, oversee and break down these enormous events is incalculable. Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 Volunteers have included ushers, photographers and seamstresses, Bridget said. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Dec. 2024 The women include seamstresses, cosmetologists, and shop owners selling groceries, spices, produce, and other handmade goods. Robin Ryan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Their maternal grandmother worked as a seamstress in Dominica, outfitting customers for Carnival; their mother designed and custom- made their clothes in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood. Nia Shumake, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seamstress

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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 6 Mar. 2025.

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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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