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seedswoman

seedswoman

9.8
A woman who sells seeds for planting
  • noun
  • /ˈsiːdzˌwʊmən/
translation icon : vendedora de semillas
  • She became a successful seedswoman after inheriting her family's business.

Examples

  • The local seedswoman has a variety of plants for sale.

  • I met a seedswoman at the farmer's market yesterday.

  • Historically, a seedswoman played a crucial role in local agriculture.

  • The well-known seedswoman introduced many rare plants to the market.

  • At the farmer's market, the seedswoman offered a wide selection of organic seeds for gardeners.

  • As a talented seedswoman, she specializes in selling heirloom seeds that attract local gardeners.

  • The local seedswoman provides expert advice on how to grow the seeds she sells.

Synonyms

seedwoman
vsseedswoman
8.9

A woman who sells seeds

emphasizes selling as an occupation rather than casual sales
seedsman
vsseedswoman
8.9

A person who sells seeds for planting

identifies the seller specifically as female rather than gender neutral
seedman
vsseedswoman
9.1

A person who sells seeds for planting

refers specifically to a female in the same trade rather than a male
seed seller
vsseedswoman
2.0

A person or shop that sells seeds for planting

means specifically a female seller working professionally rather than any company

How Specialized

seedswoman
9.8
seller
257 1.0
peddler
8 5.7

Surface Forms

seedswoman singular
seedswomen plural

Morphology

seedswoman = seed + woman (transparent) = seeds + woman

A straightforward compound 'seeds' + 'woman' whose meaning (a woman who deals in seeds) follows directly from its parts.

Etymology

Seedswoman is a simple compound of seed ('a small part of a plant used to grow a new plant') and woman, so it means a woman who sells or deals in seeds. Think of her at a market with a bag of seeds to remember the word.