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

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

The ateliers include the ceramic studio Officine Saffi Lab, carpet weavers CC-Tapis, the 13th century Venetian glass studio Barovier & Toso, Milanese bronze foundry Fonderia Battaglia and Fendi’s own leather workshops. —Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025

Even weavers of traditional Indonesian batik — a fabric made through a dyeing technique using wax — have given up trying to compete with cheap Chinese knock-offs. —Andy Browne, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 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