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dressman

dressman

8.7
A man who designs and makes clothes for women like dresses
  • noun
  • /ˈdrɛsˌmæn/
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  • The talented dressman created stunning outfits for the fashion show.

Examples

  • As a skilled dressman, he was known for his elegant evening gowns.

  • Many dressmen are now embracing sustainable fashion practices.

  • The famous dressman launched a new collection at the fashion week.

  • Many aspiring designers admired the work of the renowned dressman.

  • The famous dressman launched a new collection at the fashion week.

  • Many aspiring designers admired the work of the renowned dressman.

  • As a skilled dressman, he was known for his elegant evening gowns.

Synonyms

designer
vsdressman
139 2.7

A person who makes fashionable clothes and accessories

is a male craftsperson who also makes and fits women's dresses beyond design
tailor
vsdressman
88 2.3

A person who makes or fixes clothes so they fit

works specifically on women's dresses and also includes designing and fitting
fashion designer
vsdressman
27 3.3

A person who makes new clothes, bags, or shoes

is a male specialist who also makes and fits women's dresses not just designs
dressmaker
vsdressman
9 3.5

A person who makes dresses and other women's clothes to order

is a man who also designs and fits dresses as well as making them
fitter
vsdressman
7 5.4

A person who alters clothes to make them the right size for someone

also designs and makes women's dresses, not only altering for fit
couturier
vsdressman
2 9.9

A designer who makes stylish, custom clothes for women

is male and also makes and fits dresses rather than only designing
seamster
vsdressman
  • Archaic
9.1

A person who sews or fixes clothes for a living

focuses more on women's dresses and includes fitting and design too
sartor
vsdressman
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who makes and alters clothes

is a common male specialist focusing on women's dresses and fittings
garmentmaker
vsdressman
4.9

A person who makes clothes by sewing

centers on women's dresses including fitting and design rather than only sewing
fashioner
vsdressman
5.3

A person who designs clothes and new styles

focuses on making and fitting women's dresses as well as creating styles
clothes designer
vsdressman
2.5

A person who plans how clothes will look and makes them

is the male who also constructs and fits women's dresses besides design

How Skilled

couturier
2 9.9
tailor
88 2.3
dressman
8.7
seamstress
25 3.6
sewer
9 7.2

Surface Forms

dressman singular
dressmen plural

Morphology

dressman = dress + man (transparent) = dress + man

Direct compound meaning a man who makes, fits, or works with dresses.

Etymology

Dressman is built from dress ('a piece of clothing') and man, like the common word dressmaker, so it means a man who makes or fits dresses.