dressmaker

American  

[dres-mey-ker] / ˈdrɛsˌmeɪ kər /

noun

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

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adjective

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

dressmaker British  

/ ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. 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

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

“How marvelous! I will need many new dresses for all the parties we will have! Say yes, Mother Ashton, and I will summon my dressmaker at once.”

From Literature

Santoyo, the dressmaker, said the latest crisis "does bring the community together, helping each other through these tough times."

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