Synonyms for

Weaver

Verb / ˈwi:vɜ: / Another word for weaver — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who weaves cloth or other materials.

Synonyms & similar words

weaverbird weaverfinch spinner knitter sewer tailor craftsman artificer artiste maker manufacturer fabricator producer creator builder constructor engineer architect designer planner developer inventor

Synonyms by register

Formal

artisan craftsman textile worker

Informal

knitter crocheter

Literary

spinner loom master fabricator

Antonyms

destroyer unraveler disrupter demolisher unmaker

Common collocations

  • professional weaver
  • master weaver
  • hand weaver
  • power weaver
  • silk weaver
  • carpet weaver
  • basket weaver

Word family

noun weaver
verb weave
adjective woven

Usage note

A weaver is primarily someone who makes cloth by weaving. It can also refer to a type of bird known for its intricate nests.

Example sentences

  1. The weaver created a beautiful tapestry.
  2. My grandmother was a weaver and made all of our blankets.
  3. The weaver used a unique pattern in their design.
  4. The weaver's hands moved quickly as they worked on the loom.
  5. The weaver used colorful threads to make the fabric.

Quotes

  • "I am a weaver, a dreamer. I find the patterns in everything." - Tahereh Mafi
  • "I am the weaver, I create the fabric of your life." - Sarah Ban Breathnach
  • "Life is a tapestry woven by the decisions we make." - Sherrilyn Kenyon

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