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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The embroidery alone took 38 hours, the legs, which took 20 hours to hand carve, feature golden bronze heels at the feet and, of course, red soles.
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Rima Suqi, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The black sheer bodice and the delicate white long skirt were covered with black and white floral embroidery and embellishments, including white petals on the right shoulder.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
On their bases of bamboo, volcanic stone, and mats from woven reed, the villas feature plush lounge chairs and cushions with floral embroidery by Ibaba, a social enterprise supporting women in the village of Rutongo.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Fabrics, like the velvet and embroidery in the entrance hall, bring intimacy and warmth that pairs well with the dark lacquered walnut that has a mirror effect.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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Rima Suqi, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The black sheer bodice and the delicate white long skirt were covered with black and white floral embroidery and embellishments, including white petals on the right shoulder.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
On their bases of bamboo, volcanic stone, and mats from woven reed, the villas feature plush lounge chairs and cushions with floral embroidery by Ibaba, a social enterprise supporting women in the village of Rutongo.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Fabrics, like the velvet and embroidery in the entrance hall, bring intimacy and warmth that pairs well with the dark lacquered walnut that has a mirror effect.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidery. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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