sewer

noun

ˈsō-ər How to pronounce sewer (audio)
Definition of sewernext
as in tailor
a person who sews a good sewer who designs her own clothing

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  1. tailor
  2. stitcher
Noun
  • Additional medications also allow providers to better tailor treatment to the patient, according to Ali.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • What companies can potentially learn about you FTC research into surveillance pricing found that third-party pricing companies can use surprisingly detailed information when helping retailers tailor prices, promotions or product rankings.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of tailor
Noun
  • And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.
    — Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.
    — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Definition of stitcher
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“Sewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewer. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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