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Definition of needlewoman

needlewoman

/ˈniːdəlˌwʊmən/
nee · dle · wom · an
Plural:needlewomen
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• noun

1

A woman who earns her living by sewing, embroidery, or other needlework; a seamstress.

Example

"The historic manor employed a full-time needlewoman to mend the family's linens and garments."

2

A woman who practices or is skilled in sewing and decorative needlework.

Example

"Her grandmother was an accomplished needlewoman whose hand-stitched quilts won several regional prizes."

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• Nearby Words

needlessly
needlessness
needletail
needlewoman
needlework
needleworker
needling

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Needlewoman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/needlewoman
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