Thesaurus results for SEWER

sewer

noun

ˈsō-ər

Definition of sewer

as in tailor

a person who sews a good sewer who designs her own clothing

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Elsewhere, the guides drew on the designer’s affection for his London tailor, Parisian art galleries and Milanese pastry shops.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Dorothy recalls patrons hanging around the shop for hours, running her hands along a rainbow of silk ties, and picking up tailor pins with her cousins to pass the time.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

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And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.

— Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.

— Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026

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