weaver

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noun (1)

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

weever

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noun (2)

wee·​ver

ˈwēvə(r)

variants or less commonly weever fish or weaver

plural -s

: any of several edible marine fishes of the family Trachinidae that have a broad spinose head with the eyes looking upward and a long dorsal fin supported by many strong sharp venomous spines that cause painful wounds: such as

a

: a British weever (Trachinus draco) that becomes a foot long

called also greater weever

b

: a British weever (T. vipera) that is about half as large

called also lesser weever

Examples of weaver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

AmaWaterways is giving travelers easy access to Usiacurí's weavers and other artisans. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

In 1829, hundreds of spinners and weavers had gathered at the Norfolk Arms Hotel when the floor collapsed under them. — Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2026

The trips Sudō took with them, playing tour guide across remote regions of Japan, introduced her to many of the weavers and dyers, often working in small wooden ateliers attached to family homes, with whom Nuno still collaborates today. — Leslie Camhi, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

This systematic integration of DPI means that a small-scale weaver in India or an artisan in Egypt can plug directly into a multi-nation marketplace without navigating complex Western banking rails. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Old North French wivre viper

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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