seamstress

[seem-stris, sem-]

noun

1. a woman whose occupation is sewing.

seamstress

/ ˈsɛmpstrɪs, ˈsɛmstrɪs /

noun

1. a woman who sews and makes clothes, esp professionally

Gender Note

See -ess.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seamstress¹

First recorded in 1605–15; seamst(e)r + -ess

Example Sentences

She was born in Maiquetía, Venezuela, where her mother was a seamstress and her father a representative for Singer sewing machines.

From Los Angeles Times

This year alone, seamstress Angie Smith has worked with 11 brides who have chosen to use these drugs.

From BBC

Gordo’s father was a dishwasher and cook; his mother was a seamstress in a factory that used to be across from City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times

At five years old his favourite outfit was a purple, mohair suit made by his mother, who was a seamstress.

From BBC

Dozens of seamstresses then run up the first fabric samples on the spot for a first fitting.

From BBC