Main Entry:

em·broi·dery

Pronunciation:

\im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)rē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural em·broi·der·ies

Date:

14th century

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 embroidery2: elaboration by use of decorative and often fictitious detail3: something pleasing or desirable but unimportant <considered the humanities mere educational embroidery>