needlewomen

noun

plural of needlewoman
as in seamstresses

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  1. seamstresses
  2. sewers
  3. stitchers
Noun
  • Delving into the archives, chief product officer Barbara Zappoli and the team of expert seamstresses sought to refresh signature lingerie constructions and techniques in the name of comfort, an obsession of brand founder Ada Masotti.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Three bustle styles are commonly created by seamstresses to achieve this effect.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of seamstresses
Noun
  • The California treasurer is the state’s chief financial manager and responsible for overseeing public investments and issuing bonds to fund major projects like roads, sewers, schools and affordable housing.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Glass chronicles the chaos as home buyers thronged into tracts without schools, sewers, trash removal, or viable tax bases.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of sewers
Noun
  • And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.
    — Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.
    — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Definition of stitchers
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