weaver

noun

weav·​er ˈwē-vər 

1

: one that weaves especially as an occupation

2

: any of numerous Old World passerine birds (family Ploceidae) that resemble finches and typically construct elaborate nests of interlaced vegetation

Examples of weaver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spinners, weavers, and the entire fiber industry are also struggling. —Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025

Rosie was part of the exodus and eventually immigrated to St. Paul, Minn., where she is recognized as a master weaver. —Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 July 2025

The focus for Vivienne Westwood was Indian craftsmanship; in this case, a collaboration with artisans and weavers in Madhya Pradesh, India, to source the Chanderi silk for this special capsule collection. —Footwear News, 24 June 2025

Like the billionaires and their sci-fi dream weavers, Adam is using outer space to imagine alternative forms of human relation. —Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing weaver

• orb weaver
• weaver ant
• weaver's knot

Rhymes for weaver

• cleaver
• fever
• leaver
• achiever
• believer
• deceiver
• perceiver
• receiver
• reliever
• retriever
• transceiver
• unbeliever

Kids Definition

weaver

noun

weav·​er ˈwē-vər 

1

: one that weaves

2

: weaver bird