Word
seamstress
Phoneticsseam·stress, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsimstɹɪs/
UK/sˈiːmstɹəs/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a woman who makes or repairs clothes by hand or with a sewing machine. You often see this word in stories or when talking about high-quality fashion.
n. a female professional who makes or repairs garments, typically by hand or using a sewing machine. Often used in literary or historical contexts to distinguish from a male tailor.
Examples
“The seamstress fixed the torn hem on my dress.”
“She spent the afternoon at the local seamstress to have her wedding gown altered for a perfect fit.”
“In an era of mass production, the local seamstress remains a vital link to a time when every stitch was a testament to individual craftsmanship and attention to detail.”
Examples
simple
“The seamstress fixed the torn hem on my dress.”
contextual
“She spent the afternoon at the local seamstress to have her wedding gown altered for a perfect fit.”
complex
“In an era of mass production, the local seamstress remains a vital link to a time when every stitch was a testament to individual craftsmanship and attention to detail.”
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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