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

It was made at the Fondouk Chejra, a collective of weavers in Tangier. —Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025

Eccentric Lamb Fiber Arts is a crafter’s heaven and community hub, with fibers, tools, and classes for knitters, crocheters, weavers, and more. —Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025

Sharkey recalls meeting with Frank, a weaver at White Oak for 61 years and his ambivalence about the day. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 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

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