noun
sewer
A person who stitches fabric by hand or machine.
The experienced sewer guides the fabric under the needle.
Etymology
The agent ending identifies the person who sews. This occupational or activity noun is distinct from the water-drainage word spelled the same way.
More examples
- She is a careful sewer who makes her own clothes.
- Several sewers worked on the costumes.
- A beginner sewer may find this pattern difficult.
Forms
sewer · sewers
sew verb — join or mend with stitches
Similar words
- sewist
- A newer alternative without the drainage homonym.
- tailor
- Someone making or altering fitted clothing specifically.