Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun modiste

2 senses of modiste

Sense 1
hatmaker, hatter, milliner, modiste -- (someone who makes and sells hats)
       => maker, shaper -- (a person who makes things)
       => merchant, merchandiser -- (a businessperson engaged in retail trade)

Sense 2
dressmaker, modiste, needlewoman, seamstress, sempstress -- (someone who makes or mends dresses)
       => garmentmaker, garment-worker, garment worker -- (a person who makes garments)