embroidery
noun
em·broi·dery
im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)rē 
plural embroideries
1
a
: the art or process of forming decorative designs with hand or machine needlework
b
: a design or decoration formed by or as if by embroidery
c
: an object decorated with embroidery
2
: elaboration by use of decorative and often fictitious detail
3
: something pleasing or desirable but unimportant
considered the humanities mere educational embroidery
Examples of embroidery in a Sentence
She learned embroidery from her grandmother.
His stories about his travels include a good deal of embroidery.
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For what seemed to be a multiday event, Lange wore a sheer nude maxi dress covered in red floral embroidery on the wedding day, and a halter-neck red gown with a floral print on another day.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Thick rope laces and leather sockliners further separate the pairs from standard Air Force 1s, while custom Oregon embroidery appears on both the lateral and medial sides.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
My favorite bag deal goes to the BaubleBar Motif Tote Bag, since it's adorned with cute embroidery and works as a great carryall bag for schlepping.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
The makers of the Bayeux Tapestry (technically an embroidery) made extensive use of botanical imagery in their creation, with trees acting as both story elements and as punctuation between scenes.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Thick rope laces and leather sockliners further separate the pairs from standard Air Force 1s, while custom Oregon embroidery appears on both the lateral and medial sides.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
My favorite bag deal goes to the BaubleBar Motif Tote Bag, since it's adorned with cute embroidery and works as a great carryall bag for schlepping.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
The makers of the Bayeux Tapestry (technically an embroidery) made extensive use of botanical imagery in their creation, with trees acting as both story elements and as punctuation between scenes.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for embroidery
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidery. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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embroidery
noun
em·broi·dery
im-ˈbrȯid-(ə-)rē
plural embroideries
1
: the process or art of embroidering
2
: needlework done to decorate cloth
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