seamless

adjective

seam·​less ˈsēm-ləs How to pronounce seamless (audio)
1
: having no seams
2
a
: having no awkward transitions, interruptions, or indications of disparity
a seamless fusion of beauty and intelligenceJack Kroll et al.
b
: perfect, flawless
a seamless performance
seamlessly adverb
seamlessness noun

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Figurative Meanings of Seamless

Seamless came into the English language in the fifteenth century with a fairly literal meaning: “having no seams” (seam itself signifying “the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge”). Throughout much of the word’s early history, expecially in the seventeenth century, it was employed by writers to refer to the “seamless coat (or garment)" of Jesus Christ. In modern use, the word usually has the figurative sense “without flaws” or "without interruption" rather than “without seams.”

Examples of seamless in a Sentence

The transitions from scene to scene were seamless. a seamless transfer of power
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The entire value chain must work in sync, ensuring customers can explore online and receive a seamless experience, whether the purchase is done online or offline. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 Wheels Up and Delta are strategic partners, connecting private and commercial aviation and offering an elevated and seamless travel experience that meets the distinct needs of entertainment professionals. Steven Huizar, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025 The city has nearly 70 miles of trails—an amenity unmatched by other marquee biking destinations—with seamless connections to a 400-mile, award-winning network across Northwest Arkansas. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025 Instead of visible stitches, Del Toro wanted seamless lines. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seamless

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of seamless was in the 15th century

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“Seamless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamless. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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