sewing

1 of 2

noun

sew·​ing ˈsō-iŋ 

1

: the act, method, or occupation of one that sews

2

: material that has been or is to be sewed

sewing

2 of 2

present participle of sew

Examples of sewing in a Sentence

Noun

She left her sewing in the living room.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Treat yourself to a piece that displays the sewing technique even more shamelessly. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 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

Today, all around us, workers are painting, drilling, sewing, sawing, and moving extremely large objects. — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

Charland said that Richard Hale’s two daughters also were weaving and sewing and sending mittens and socks to the soldiers. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sewing

• sewing machine

Rhymes for sewing

• blowing
• boing
• bowing
• crowing
• flowing
• glowing
• going
• growing
• hoeing
• knowing
• lowing
• rowing

Kids Definition

sewing

noun

sew·​ing

ˈsō-iŋ

1

: the act, method, or occupation of one that sews

2

: material that has been or is to be sewed