dressmaker I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\noun Etymology:dress (II) + maker : one that does dressmaking; sometimes: couturier II. adjective of women's clothes: having softness, rounded lines, and intricate detailing in contrast with the straight-lined simplicity of tailored clothes < a dressmaker suit >