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Definition of serger

serger

/ˈsɜːrdʒər/
ser · ger
Plural:sergers
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serger Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A specialized sewing machine that trims the raw edge of a seam and encloses it with an overcast stitch using multiple threads simultaneously to prevent fraying.

Example

"The tailor used a four-thread serger to neatly finish the interior seams of the jersey knit dress."

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serfdom
sergeant
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serger
serial
serialization
serialize

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 20th century from the verb 'serge' (to finish the raw edges of fabric), itself derived from the noun 'serge', a durable twilled woolen fabric originating from Old French 'serge' and ultimately from Latin 'serica' (silken garment).

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