needlepoint

noun

nee·​dle·​point ˈnē-dᵊl-ˌpȯint How to pronounce needlepoint (audio)
1
: lace worked with a needle over a paper pattern
2
: embroidery done on canvas usually in simple even stitches across counted threads
needlepoint adjective
needlepoint lace
needlepoint pillows
needlepoint intransitive verb
needlepointed; needlepointing
They passed the three hours needlepointing, reading and watching the Dodgers lose another game on TV. Robert Hilburn

Examples of needlepoint in a Sentence

She sold her needlepoint at the arts and crafts fair. Her hobbies include knitting and needlepoint.
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According to Yelp’s September Trends Report, Gen Z's interest in needlepoint canvas embroidery is on the rise as people seek comfort in crafts that combine artistry and nostalgia. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 Over the course of 15 years, Carmella created about 100 varieties of needlepoint eyes (among other imagery) that Carney and Ross would finish with vintage frames and then sell, via their website and shop in Boston, to collectors around the world. Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 And at least in my corner of Instagram, needlepoint is the hottest girl in town. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2025 When Charlotte asks if she’s just supposed to do needlepoint for the rest of her life, Mrs. Astor tells her that Charlotte would first need to learn how to thread a needle. Alice Burton, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for needlepoint

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of needlepoint was in 1865

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“Needlepoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/needlepoint. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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needlepoint

noun
nee·​dle·​point ˈnēd-ᵊl-ˌpȯint How to pronounce needlepoint (audio)
: embroidery done on canvas or plastic usually in simple even stitches across counted threads
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