Definition

A person who sews clothes or other fabric items, often working professionally as a tailor.

Example

The seamster skillfully crafted a beautiful dress for the wedding.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about hiring a seamster for your clothes?

Actually, I have! It would be nice to have custom fits.

Right? A good seamster can really change the way clothes look on you.

Absolutely! Plus, it supports local artisans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seamster → The word is formed from "seam" (from Old English *sēam*, meaning a line of stitching) and "-ster" (a suffix used to denote a person who performs a specific action). A seamster is a person who sews or stitches fabric together.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'seam' as a line of stitching and '-ster' as someone who does that action — a seamster is someone who stitches fabric together.

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