embroidery
em·broi·dery
noun \im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)rē\ plural em·broi·der·ies
Definition of EMBROIDERY
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
- She learned embroidery from her grandmother.
- His stories about his travels include a good deal of embroidery.
First Known Use of EMBROIDERY
14th century
Related to EMBROIDERY
Synonyms: needlework
Antonyms: meiosis, understatement
Related Words: crewel, cross-stitch, needlepoint; fagoting (or faggoting), hemstitch, smocking; fancywork
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