noun

dressmaker

DREHS-mayk

Dressmaker (noun) means a person, usually working to order, who makes women's clothing. Example: “The dressmaker took her measurements for the wedding gown.”

noun

A person, usually working to order, who makes women's clothing.

"The dressmaker took her measurements for the wedding gown."

How to use dressmaker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is sewing and making clothes, especially dresses, often custom-fitted.

Word forms

dressmakers plural

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Etymology

From dress + maker.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for dressmaker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dressmaker” mean?

The word “dressmaker” means a person, usually working to order, who makes women's clothing. In plain terms, someone whose job is sewing and making clothes, especially dresses, often custom-fitted.

How do you pronounce “dressmaker”?

“Dressmaker” is pronounced DREHS-mayk (/ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dressmaker” in a sentence?

Here is “dressmaker” used in a sentence: “The dressmaker took her measurements for the wedding gown.”

What part of speech is “dressmaker”?

“Dressmaker” is a noun.

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