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shirtmaker

American  
[shurt-mey-ker] / ˈʃɜrtˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a person who makes shirts.


Other Word Forms

  • shirtmaking noun

Etymology

Origin of shirtmaker

First recorded in 1855–60; shirt + maker

Example Sentences

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And that was me the other day mailing back three shirts I’d ordered online from one of those fancy English shirtmakers.

From Washington Post

In July, City shirtmaker TM Lewin announced it would close all 66 of its UK shops.

From BBC

About 600 workers will lose their jobs after shirtmaker TM Lewin announced it will close all 66 of its UK shops.

From BBC

But gauche millionaires seeking advice on shirtmakers can now shop around.

From The Guardian

Dubbed the shirtmaker of presidents, the label has a decades long history of dressing heads of state.

From Los Angeles Times