modiste
- noun
- /moʊˈdiːst/
- Archaic
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modista
- At the local boutique, the modiste showcased a collection of elegant dresses for the summer.
Examples
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I am a couturier and a modiste.
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By couturier and modiste, you mean you're a dressmaker, do you not?
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"Modiste?" When she didn't respond, he allowed himself liberties.
Fiction book (2000) -
I am a modiste - designer of fabulous hats, little masterpieces for my own atelier.
Blog text (18) -
He drew "Harry Modiste," an old man with a cane and hat; the jester points and calls to him, "Ha, you red nose, how will you sell your wig? By the cord?"
Fiction book (1993) -
The modiste created a stunning evening gown that made her client feel like a star.
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Every season, the modiste introduces new styles that capture the latest fashion trends.
Synonyms
25
3.6
A woman who sews clothes for a living
14
5.6
A person who makes and sells hats
9
3.5
A person who makes dresses and other women's clothes to order
2
8.4
A person who makes or sells hats for women
2
9.9
A designer who makes stylish, custom clothes for women
1
4.2
A person who makes and sells hats
1
7.0
A woman who sews and fixes clothes for a living
A woman who makes or repairs clothes for a living
How Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
Modiste comes from the French word mode, which means 'fashion', so a modiste is someone who makes or sells fashionable dresses, hats, or clothes for women.