needlewoman

[ need-l-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural nee·dle·wom·en.

1. a woman who does needlework.

needlewoman

/ ˈniːdəlˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a woman who does needlework; seamstress

Gender Note

See -woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of needlewoman¹

First recorded in 1605–15; needle + woman

Example Sentences

A knitter and needlewoman, Ms. Schaffner has for years held a part-time job at Michaels, the crafts chain.

From New York Times

She also gained quite a reputation as a gifted needlewoman, winning prizes at national fairs for her silk stockings.

From BBC

Guenever stitched away with the half-blank mind of a needlewoman, the other half of her brain moving idly among her troubles.

From Literature

On the top floor, out of sight, a few dozen tailors, pattern cutters, shoemakers, and needlewomen work on the orders.

From The New Yorker

Cathie Wood, 71, who had known the couple for 40 years, said Mr Charlton was "very generous, very loving" and said Mrs Charlton was "a great needlewoman" who loved dressmaking and knitting.

From BBC