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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Lane studied fine art at Goldsmiths College and her work straddles many media including printmaking, sculpture, installation and embroidery.
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Guests will also be transported back to Georgian-era England through a series of activities, which include a day trip to the village of Lacock (featured in the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice), Regency dance workshops, and an embroidery class.
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Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Lane studied fine art at Goldsmiths College and her work straddles many media including printmaking, sculpture, installation and embroidery.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Image Givenchy remade for Ms. Trump the famous white sleeveless organdy ball gown with black embroidery that Hepburn wore in the movie, complete with a floating bustlelike overskirt.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Guests will also be transported back to Georgian-era England through a series of activities, which include a day trip to the village of Lacock (featured in the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice), Regency dance workshops, and an embroidery class.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidery. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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