Synonyms

dressmaker

American

[dres-mey-ker] / ˈdrɛsˌmeɪ kər /

noun

a person whose occupation is the making or alteration of women's dresses, coats, etc.

adjective

(of women's clothing) having soft lines or elaborate detail.

dressmaker British

/ ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkə /

noun

a person whose occupation is making clothes, esp for women

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Other Word Forms

dressmaking noun

Etymology

Origin of dressmaker

First recorded in 1795–1805; dress + maker

Example Sentences

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Without asking Leah or Mother, he hired a carriage to drive Maggie to a dressmaker so he could buy her some new clothes.

From Literature

Father said he must have gone to the country to finish his latest book, an act of fabrication that was a stretch even for a dressmaker.

From Literature

When I peeked in a dressmaker’s shop today, I believe I discovered their secret!

From Literature

Designed by her dressmaker Norman Hartnell, the Queen first wore her Harris tweed jacket and Balmoral Tartan skirt in the 1950s.

From BBC

Penelope sent word for the dressmaker to come at once and take down Madame Babushkinov’s instructions.

From Literature

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