Definition of seamstress
: a woman whose occupation is sewing
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The Lincoln Avenue town houses would have office space to accommodate a small operation such as that of a lawyer or a seamstress, according to village officials.
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The girls also have access to a seamstress for on-site alterations.
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Atkins, 55, is a lesbian who grew up in rural Virginia, where her father was a coal miner and her mother a seamstress.
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The seamstresses' skills and speed were put to the test during the Ohio River flood of 1937.
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Lewis says Stant apologized to the seamstress on the air.
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Horrified, the seamstress and columnist created sewing kits for faux mink coats.
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Her father was a coal and lead miner, her mother a seamstress.
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Volunteers, seamstresses, and girls in need of dresses are welcome to join the organization.
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First Known Use of seamstress
1598
SEAMSTRESS Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of seamstress for English Language Learners
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: a woman who sews clothes, curtains, etc., as a job
SEAMSTRESS Defined for Kids
Definition of seamstress for Students
: a woman who sews especially for a living
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