seamster

noun

seam·​ster ˈsēm(p)-stər How to pronounce seamster (audio)
also ˈsem(p)-
Synonyms of seamsternext
: a person employed at sewing
especially : tailor

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Examples of seamster in a Sentence

a talented seamster who dreams of launching his own clothing line
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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

Word History

Etymology

Middle English semester, semster, from Old English sēamestre seamstress, tailor, from sēam seam

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seamster was before the 12th century

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“Seamster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamster. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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