Pronunciation: /stɪtʃ/

Definitions of stitch

noun a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, caused by strenuous exercise

Example Sentences

A1 She sewed a small stitch to mend the hole in her shirt.

A2 The tailor used a special stitch to hem the edges of the dress.

B1 I need to practice my cross-stitch technique for the new embroidery project.

B2 The surgeon carefully placed each stitch to close the wound.

C1 The intricate stitch work on the quilt was a labor of love.

C2 The couture gown was hand-sewn with delicate lace stitches.

verb to fasten or join with stitches

Example Sentences

A1 She stitched a button back onto her shirt.

A2 I learned how to stitch a simple hem on my pants.

B1 The tailor stitched a beautiful design onto the dress.

B2 He carefully stitched together the pieces of fabric to create a quilt.

C1 The surgeon skillfully stitched up the patient's wound.

C2 The master seamstress stitched intricate patterns onto the wedding gown.

Examples of stitch in a Sentence

formal The tailor carefully placed each stitch to ensure the dress was perfectly crafted.

informal I need to stitch up this hole in my jeans before I wear them again.

slang She's a pro at stitching up a quick fix for any situation.

figurative His words were like a perfectly placed stitch in the fabric of her thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of stitch

past tense

stitched

plural

stitches

comparative

more stitched

superlative

most stitched

present tense

stitch

future tense

will stitch

perfect tense

have stitched

continuous tense

is stitching

singular

stitch

positive degree

stitch

infinitive

to stitch

gerund

stitching

participle

stitching

Origin and Evolution of stitch

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'stitch' originated from Old English 'stiċa', meaning a puncture or prick.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stitch' has evolved to also refer to the act of sewing or joining fabric together with a needle and thread.