noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The craft of making custom clothing for women, such as dresses, blouses, and evening gowns. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the craft of making dresses wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

millinery

Example

More examples

"Rina is in the home economics club. Her main activity is dressmaking."

Etymology

From dress + making.

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