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 these women, their trade — traditional Palestinian embroidery, called tatreez — provides both a livelihood and a connection to their homeland.
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Lauren Frayer, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
Both stand on rounded heels and are decorated with tonal embroidery based on designs sketched by James.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Protection of Embellished and Textured Fabrics Garments with embroidery, beading, sequins, or patches can be damaged in the washer if the embellishments snag on a button or snap.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
There are moccasins and slippers, shoes and boots, and of course the namesake mukluks, fur and leather traditional winter boots, often beautified with embroidery, visible stitching, beads and tassels.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Frayer, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
Both stand on rounded heels and are decorated with tonal embroidery based on designs sketched by James.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Protection of Embellished and Textured Fabrics Garments with embroidery, beading, sequins, or patches can be damaged in the washer if the embellishments snag on a button or snap.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
There are moccasins and slippers, shoes and boots, and of course the namesake mukluks, fur and leather traditional winter boots, often beautified with embroidery, visible stitching, beads and tassels.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidery. Accessed 22 Jan. 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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