seamstress

Example Sentences

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The son of a seamstress and a mechanic, Wirun was a straight-A student who studied at one of Thailand's top medical schools.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

The only person to show up on the departure date, however, is Ada, 22, a seamstress and house cleaner who is terrified of polar bears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Ms Kaur, who lived in Hercules in the San Francisco Bay Area, worked for two decades as a sari-store seamstress and paid her taxes.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

Martine, who got married earlier this month, did not go to her seamstress for alterations until she'd reached her "goal weight".

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

Madam’s seamstress came near as frequent as the doctor.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson