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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Adding an extra dose of realism to the scene, Madame Olivia, head of Chanel’s flou workshop, appears alongside French actress Garance Marillier, who stars as a young seamstress. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025 Martinez's mother-in-law, a local seamstress in Santa Barbara, has begun working on a version of her daughter's favorite dress. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 Developers encroached with high-rise condos on all sides as the neighborhood transitioned from a commercial train depot with day laborers, mechanics, and seamstresses to trendy and touristy. Carlos Frías, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025 Zeta-Jones' mom, Patricia, was a seamstress, while her dad, David, worked in a candy factory, The Sunday Times reported. Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 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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