Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

Definitions of embroider

noun a person who embroiders or an embroidered design

Example Sentences

A1 I like to do embroidery in my free time.

A2 She learned how to embroider from her grandmother.

B1 The intricate embroidery on the dress was stunning.

B2 The artist used different colors to embroider a beautiful design.

C1 Her skills in embroidery are highly sought after in the fashion industry.

C2 The embroidery on the tapestry was so detailed, it looked like a painting.

verb to decorate fabric or clothing with needlework

Example Sentences

A1 She likes to embroider flowers on her clothes.

A2 I learned how to embroider a simple design on a handkerchief.

B1 The artist spent hours embroidering intricate patterns on the tapestry.

B2 She decided to embroider her initials on the pillowcases as a personal touch.

C1 The fashion designer meticulously embroidered the gown with pearls and crystals.

C2 The skilled artisan was able to embroider a detailed portrait on the silk fabric.

Examples of embroider in a Sentence

formal She spent hours meticulously embroidering intricate designs onto the fabric.

informal I learned how to embroider from my grandmother when I was a child.

slang I'm going to embroider some cool patches on my denim jacket.

figurative The author has a talent for embroidering rich details into her storytelling.

Grammatical Forms of embroider

past tense

embroidered

plural

embroiders

comparative

more embroidered

superlative

most embroidered

present tense

embroider

future tense

will embroider

perfect tense

has embroidered

continuous tense

is embroidering

singular

embroiderer

positive degree

embroider

infinitive

to embroider

gerund

embroidering

participle

embroidering

Origin and Evolution of embroider

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'embroider' originated from the Old French word 'embroider' which came from the Latin word 'embroider' meaning to embellish with stitches.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to decorating fabric with needlework, the word 'embroider' has evolved to also mean embellishing or exaggerating a story or account.