embroidered

adjective

em·​broi·​dered im-ˈbrȯi-dərd How to pronounce embroidered (audio)
: 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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Lace slips and embroidered skirts stood out as favorites. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 These garments could include embroidered dresses (such as the dress called traje de Tehuana), colorful skirts, or shirts with intricate patterns. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025 Along with an embroidered jacket and wide-leg pants, the actress wore a collared shirt and patterned tie. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 Meghan Markle’s press package for With Love, Meghan season two reflects her elegant touch with lavender sprigs and embroidered linens. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025 There are options for embroidered or printed basketball jerseys. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025 The attendants’ mint green uniforms, shaped like the traditional Vietnamese national costume, áo dài, with embroidered lining said to be inspired by the railway tracks, accentuated the air of a bygone era. Anna Haines, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025 Her hat featured an embroidered figure of Michael Laudrup, one of Denmark’s top soccer stars. Glenys Johnson, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Contrast feminine elements, like a lacy slip dress and embroidered ballerinas, with an oversized boyish button-up for a well-balanced look. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 27 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Oct. 2025.

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