US /ˈdresˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/ UK /ˈdresˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/
noun Freq #67541

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the craft, work, or occupation of making women's clothing, especially custom-fitted dresses

    She learned dressmaking by drafting patterns and fitting garments for local clients.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the craft, work, or... garment makingsewingcustom tailoring
Word family
Derived forms dressmaker
Related forms tailoringseamstresspattern cutting

Etymology

A compound of dress and making, recorded for the work or occupation of producing women's clothing. Dressmaker, the corresponding occupational noun, has been used since the early nineteenth century.

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