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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Growing up in upstate New York, they were kept busy at home by their mother, Ruth, with a variety of activities that included crocheting, knitting, doing embroidery, building walls, planting trees and even beekeeping.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
These days, a pair of jeans with embroidery or a unique wash can easily run you $300 or more, but Cider offers options with cool cutouts, bold colors, and on-trend details for under $100.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
Tiffany embraced the occasion with a flowing baby blue gown adorned with floral embroidery across the bust.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Shearling was a top trend, as well as feathers and embroideries, especially when used as dramatic trim.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
These days, a pair of jeans with embroidery or a unique wash can easily run you $300 or more, but Cider offers options with cool cutouts, bold colors, and on-trend details for under $100.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
Tiffany embraced the occasion with a flowing baby blue gown adorned with floral embroidery across the bust.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Shearling was a top trend, as well as feathers and embroideries, especially when used as dramatic trim.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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 3 May. 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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