seam

verb

seamed; seaming; seams

transitive verb

1

a

: to join by sewing

b

: to join as if by sewing (as by welding, riveting, or heat-sealing)

2

: to mark with lines suggesting seams

intransitive verb

: to become fissured or ridgy

seamer noun

Synonyms of seam

• file
• scratch
• groove
• scribe

Examples of seam in a Sentence

in fencing circles it is a mark of honor to have one's face seamed with saber cuts

Recent Examples on the Web

Be sure to overlap the cloth by several inches when seaming it. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 18 May 2026

The princess seams on the front and back of the dress also add visual appeal and structure. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026

The collection’s quiet confidence was amplified by intentional detailing, precise cut, seam and finish and pops of bright red among the neutrals. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026

The brands winning right now are the ones discussing fiber lengths and seam integrity not just for marketing copy, but for supply chain efficiency. —Sophia Chu, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Phrases Containing seam

• coal seam
• French seam

Rhymes for seam

• beam
• bream
• cream
• creme
• deem
• dream
• gleam
• meme
• ream
• scheme
• scream
• seem

Kids Definition

seam

1 of 2 noun

ˈsēm 

1

: the fold, line, or groove made by sewing together or joining two edges or two pieces

the seams of a dress

the seams of a boat

2

a

: a raised or sunken line : groove, furrow, wrinkle

b

: a layer (as of rock) between clearly different layers

coal seams

seamless

-ləs

adjective

seam

2 of 2 verb

1

: to join with a seam

2

: to mark with a line, scar, or wrinkle

creeks seam the valley

a face seamed with age