embroidery
noun/ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/
Frequency rank: #10,167 most common English word
Meaning
the craft or product of decorating fabric with needle and thread to create patterns or pictures.
Example sentence
She spent the afternoon working on intricate embroidery for her grandmother's birthday gift.
Synonyms & related words
- needlework
- stitching
- lacework
- threadwork
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