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modista — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dressmaker noun A person, usually working to order, who makes women's clothing.
  • tailor noun A person who professionally makes, fits, or alters clothing, especially suits.

Senses

modista is used for these senses in English:

  • dressmaker A person who makes tailor-made women's clothes.
  • tailor A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
  • tailoress (dated) a female tailor

tailor — full definition

  1. noun A person who professionally makes, fits, or alters clothing, especially suits.
  2. verb To adjust or design something to suit a particular need or purpose.
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