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

In San Juan La Laguna, meet the weavers keeping old traditions alive. —Katrin Kirchhoff, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025

Garcia was like some great artisanal weaver, threading the notes and sweet tones of his guitar into the band’s rhythms, playing his electric guitar in ways inspired by his bluegrass and blues background. —Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Not just writers, directors and producers but also editors, costume designers, all the dream weavers. —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025

The most celebrated weaver of Passamaquoddy baskets ever, each of Frey’s creations carries a memory of Gloosekap, a warning of the emerald ash borer, and the artist’s unique signature. —Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 25 July 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