Embroidery

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmbɹɔɪdəri/

Definitions of embroidery

noun decorative needlework

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother enjoys doing embroidery in her free time.

A2 I learned how to do basic embroidery stitches from a YouTube tutorial.

B1 She sells her handcrafted embroidery pieces at local craft fairs.

B2 The intricate embroidery on her wedding dress was absolutely stunning.

C1 The museum had a collection of historical textiles with beautiful embroidery.

C2 Her expertise in embroidery led to her being commissioned to create a piece for a famous designer.

Examples of embroidery in a Sentence

formal The intricate embroidery on the wedding dress was meticulously hand-stitched.

informal I love adding embroidery to my denim jackets to give them a unique touch.

slang Check out the sick embroidery on this snapback hat!

figurative Her words were like delicate embroidery, weaving a beautiful story in my mind.

Grammatical Forms of embroidery

• plural: embroideries
• comparative: more embroidered
• superlative: most embroidered
• present tense: embroiders
• future tense: will embroider
• perfect tense: has embroidered
• continuous tense: is embroidering
• singular: embroidery
• positive degree: embroidered
• infinitive: to embroider
• gerund: embroidering
• participle: embroidered

Origin and Evolution of embroidery

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'embroidery' originated from the Old French word 'embrouder' which means to embellish with needlework.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'embroidery' has retained its meaning of decorating fabric with needlework, but has also expanded to include various techniques and styles of stitching and embellishment.