noun
Uncommon
embroidery
ihm-BROY-duh-ree
Embroidery (noun) means the craft or art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it. Example: “She took up embroidery as a hobby during the winter.”
noun
1
The craft or art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it.
"She took up embroidery as a hobby during the winter."
"The museum displayed centuries-old embroidery from royal robes."
2
Extra, often exaggerated, detail added to an account or story.
"Strip away the embroidery and the actual events were fairly ordinary."
How to use embroidery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDecorative needlework on fabric, or exaggerated extra detail added to a story.
Common pairings
hand embroidery
a piece of embroidery
add embroidery to a tale
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Word forms
- Plural
- embroideries
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle French embrouderie, from embrouder plus -erie. On the surface it looks like embroider plus -y.
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Rhymes for embroidery
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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.
