noun
needlework
NEE-duhl-wurk
Needlework (noun) means sewing or embroidery work done with a needle, or the finished product of such work. Example: “She took up needlework as a hobby after retiring.”
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Sewing or embroidery work done with a needle, or the finished product of such work.
"She took up needlework as a hobby after retiring."
How to use needlework
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSewing, embroidery, or similar craft done with a needle and thread.
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Word forms
- Plural
- needleworks
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Etymology
From needle + work.
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What does “needlework” mean?
The word “needlework” means sewing or embroidery work done with a needle, or the finished product of such work. In plain terms, sewing, embroidery, or similar craft done with a needle and thread.
How do you pronounce “needlework”?
“Needlework” is pronounced NEE-duhl-wurk (/ˈniː.dəl.wɚk/ in IPA).
How do you use “needlework” in a sentence?
Here is “needlework” used in a sentence: “She took up needlework as a hobby after retiring.”
What is another word for “needlework”?
Words with a similar meaning to “needlework” include needlecraft and stitchery.
What part of speech is “needlework”?
“Needlework” is a noun.
