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

These oversized replicas belong to a broader category of web structures called stabilimenta, decorative elements that many orb-weavers add to their webs. —New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2025

The work is a tribute to the anonymous silk weavers of Lyon. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025

The books are bound in linen-and-silk cloth woven by the master weaver Stephen Walter; the edges are gilded; ribbons help readers to elegantly save their place; and linocut illustrations by Sarah Young punctuate the pages. —Air Mail, 13 Dec. 2025

Denim weavers have adapted the technique to suit the fabric’s complex finishing process and consumers’ needs. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 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