Definition

A woman whose job is to sew clothes and other fabric items.

Example

The seamstress created a beautiful dress for the wedding.

Conversation

I heard you're taking sewing classes now.

Yeah, I want to become a better seamstress!

That's awesome! Have you made anything yet?

Just a few small projects, but I'm excited to learn more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seamstress → It is formed from "seam" (from Old English "sēam", meaning a line of stitching) and "-stress" (from Latin "trix", a feminine agent suffix). The word "seamstress" refers to a woman who sews or stitches fabric together.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'seam' as a line of stitching and '-stress' indicating a person who performs that action. A seamstress is a woman who works with seams.

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