embroider
verb
em·broi·der
im-ˈbrȯi-dər 
embroidered; embroidering
im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)riŋ
1
a
: to ornament with needlework
b
: to form with needlework
2
: to elaborate on : embellish
embroider a story
Examples of embroider in a Sentence
She embroidered tiny flowers on the baby's scarf.
a scarf embroidered with tiny flowers
He is known to embroider the truth about his service in the army.
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To further personalize it, add their favorite quote to one of the patches by embroidering or printing onto an inkjet fabric sheet.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
The space was set up as a fashion studio with workers in white coats doing fittings on models, embroidering on fabric, and explaining the design to Middleton, who opted for an olive green patch pocket blazer with matching trousers by Victoria Beckham for the occasion.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Customers come to their London studio for fittings, and clients’ bespoke garments are embroidered with their names as well as the item number.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 13 May 2025
In the carousel post, Roach first poses in front of a full body mirror at the hotel, wearing a robe embroidered with his name — as well as The Dominick Hotel — in luxurious red lettering.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
The space was set up as a fashion studio with workers in white coats doing fittings on models, embroidering on fabric, and explaining the design to Middleton, who opted for an olive green patch pocket blazer with matching trousers by Victoria Beckham for the occasion.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Customers come to their London studio for fittings, and clients’ bespoke garments are embroidered with their names as well as the item number.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 13 May 2025
In the carousel post, Roach first poses in front of a full body mirror at the hotel, wearing a robe embroidered with his name — as well as The Dominick Hotel — in luxurious red lettering.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for embroider
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“Embroider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroider. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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embroider
verb
em·broi·der
im-ˈbrȯid-ər
embroidered; embroidering
-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to make or fill in a design with needlework
2
: to decorate with needlework
3
: to add to the interest of (as a story) with details or by exaggerating
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