sewing machine

noun

: a machine that is used for sewing things

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Cucinelli’s own path into the business began at a sewing machine. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Grandma’s old sewing machine is in here, plus a treadmill, a wedding arch, years of tax returns in boxes, and, hanging down from the ceiling, a sheet of sheer red fabric from back when Maribeth ran her low-rent puppet theatre, Hands Within. — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 Lose your tailor’s number, remove that sewing machine from your cart, and stock up on fall fashion with chic joggers, perfectly on-trend jeans, and more. — Erin Mayer, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2026 Additionally, many public libraries will let folks borrow a sewing machine and some even offer sewing classes. — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sewing machine

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“Sewing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewing%20machine. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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sewing machine

noun
: a machine for sewing
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