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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Branded tote bags were also available for $45, and had a complimentary embroidery option for personalization.
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The offering includes the Women’s Printed Bonne Nuit pajamas ($395) in classic navy and white or a colorful white multiprint, as well as an elevated set in burgundy silk with delicate gold embroidery ($495).
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Cut leaf, star, and orange-slice shapes from different colors of felt, and use an embroidery needle and thread to create details.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The offering includes the Women’s Printed Bonne Nuit pajamas ($395) in classic navy and white or a colorful white multiprint, as well as an elevated set in burgundy silk with delicate gold embroidery ($495).
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Cut leaf, star, and orange-slice shapes from different colors of felt, and use an embroidery needle and thread to create details.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidery. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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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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