embroidered

adjective

em·​broi·​dered im-ˈbrȯi-dərd How to pronounce embroidered (audio)
Synonyms of embroiderednext
: ornamented with or formed by decorative needlework
an embroidered floral pattern
: ornamented with embroidery
Women wear their petticoats and embroidered dresses with funky sunglasses; men wear flares or knickerbockers.Miles Bredin

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Snag Loft’s whimsical embroidered floral option on sale that celebrates spring blooms, or embrace vintage edge with this boyfriend-cut Levi’s 90s Trucker Jacket. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 Rose Byrne stunned in a strapless black mermaid Dior gown that featured delicate embroidered floral appliqués with shimmering beadwork running diagonally across the bodice and down the skirt, which flowed into a train. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026 Oprah carried a top-handle bag made of embroidered leather—but this was no Classic Flap. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026 Small, independent merchants don’t offer the bric-a-brac of Christmas baubles of embroidered kilts found in nearby (and more touristy) Pitlochry, but instead opt for used books at The Birnam Reader, artisanal cheeses and baked goods at Aran Bakery, and small-batch gin at LÒN. Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026 What’s more, embroidered bedding is versatile for a variety of bedroom styles. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026 Belts were colorful and embroidered. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026 Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs. Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026 Die My Love nominee Jennifer Lawrence made jaws drop in a semi-sheer Givenchy by Sarah Burton dress with sequins and floral embroidery and an embroidered bomber jacket. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of embroidered was in 1576

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“Embroidered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidered. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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