sewing machine

noun

: a machine that is used for sewing things

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Make Something New Get out the sewing machine and turn old pillowcases into laundry bags, aprons, dinner napkins, or smaller pillow covers. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 Since the library only has one sewing machine, Loopy Connections provides one for any student who needs it. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026 The first, the sewing machine, was created by a selfish and ambitious inventor who wanted all the credit and was willing to fight a war for it. Luis Gallo, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026 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 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 17 Feb. 2026.

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sewing machine

noun
: a machine for sewing
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