weaver

noun

weav·​er ˈwē-vər How to pronounce weaver (audio)
Synonyms of weavernext
1
: one that weaves especially as an occupation
2
: any of numerous Old World passerine birds (family Ploceidae) that resemble finches and typically construct elaborate nests of interlaced vegetation

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In England, practicing witch Imogen Bright Moon works as an artist and weaver, creating enigmatic tapestries out of wool, silk and linen. — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Since 1970, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has honored more than 250 of Music City’s top weavers of words and melodies, recognizing their talent, songcraft, and enduring impact on musical culture by welcoming them as members. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026 His creator, an unnamed basket-weaver (Peter Dinklage), braided him as a mate for a lonely virgin, a fisherwoman (Olivia Colman) who stomps around her rustic village smelling like sushi and tossing her head back in an Eliza Doolittle guffaw. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 More than five centuries ago, the son of a wool weaver from Genoa sailed westward to widen the boundaries of the known world. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weaver

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14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of weaver was in the 14th century

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weaver

noun
weav·​er ˈwē-vər How to pronounce weaver (audio)
1
: one that weaves
2
: weaver bird

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