SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus

seamster

noun
Save Word
seam·​ster | \ ˈsēm(p)-stər How to pronounce seamster (audio) also ˈsem(p)- \

Definition of seamster

: a person employed at sewing especially : tailor
Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More About seamster

Synonyms for seamster

Synonyms

Visit the Thesaurus for More 

Examples of seamster in a Sentence

a talented seamster who dreams of launching his own clothing line
Recent Examples on the Web The difference, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, was a detail the seamster wanted to get right. — Cassandra Jaramillo, Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2021 Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag. — Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 3 June 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'seamster.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of seamster

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for seamster

Middle English semester, semster, from Old English sēamestre seamstress, tailor, from sēam seam

Learn More About seamster

Time Traveler for seamster

Time Traveler

The first known use of seamster was before the 12th century

See more words from the same century

Dictionary Entries Near seamster

seam squirrel

seamster

seamstering

See More Nearby Entries 

Statistics for seamster

Cite this Entry

“Seamster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamster. Accessed 26 May. 2022.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon

WORD OF THE DAY

fetter

Listen to the pronunciation of fetter

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Name That Color

  • a light greenish blue color
  • Name that color:
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games