sewing machine

noun

: a machine that is used for sewing things

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Singer presented the sewing machine not as a luxury item but as an essential household tool, central to women’s work and culture both in the home and in the market. Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Guests are encouraged to bring their sewing machine or supplies for hand sewing. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 It's only taken Klein minutes to become a master blanket-maker with no sewing machine needed — just fast fingers and teamwork. Noel Brennan, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026 Artwork depicting the Virgin Mary adorn the walls, cans of salsa and Abuelita brand hot chocolate rest in a decorative pantry shelf, and a vintage Singer sewing machine sits alongside a basket of flowers and gardening hat. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025 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 Feb. 2026.

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sewing machine

noun
: a machine for sewing
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