embroidery
2 synonyms for embroidery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The craft or art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use embroidery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hand embroidery
a piece of embroidery
add embroidery to a tale
Etymology
Came into English from Middle French embrouderie, from embrouder plus -erie. On the surface it looks like embroider plus -y.
Full origin of embroidery →Frequently asked questions
What does “embroidery” mean?
The word “embroidery” means the craft or art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it. In plain terms, decorative needlework on fabric, or exaggerated extra detail added to a story.
How do you pronounce “embroidery”?
“Embroidery” is pronounced ihm-BROY-duh-ree (/ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “embroidery” in a sentence?
Here is “embroidery” used in a sentence: “She took up embroidery as a hobby during the winter.”
What part of speech is “embroidery”?
“Embroidery” is a noun.
Is “embroidery” a common word?
“Embroidery” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “embroidery” have?
“Embroidery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the craft or art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it.
