seamster

noun

ˈsēm(p)-stər How to pronounce seamster (audio)
Definition of seamsternext
as in tailor
a person who sews a talented seamster who dreams of launching his own clothing line

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Recent Examples of seamster Industrial jigsaws slice stacks of denim into precise panels, which nearby seamsters then stitch into jeans, skirts, and jackets. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 Oct. 2026 The difference, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, was a detail the seamster wanted to get right. — Cassandra Jaramillo, Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seamster
  1. tailor
  2. stitcher
Noun
  • Elsewhere, the guides drew on the designer’s affection for his London tailor, Parisian art galleries and Milanese pastry shops.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Dorothy recalls patrons hanging around the shop for hours, running her hands along a rainbow of silk ties, and picking up tailor pins with her cousins to pass the time.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailor
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 stitcher

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“Seamster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seamster. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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