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

Examples of sewing in a Sentence

She left her sewing in the living room.

Recent Examples on the Web

For fun, Haase enjoys attending sporting events around the world, from several FIFA Women's World Cups to a Formula 1 race in Europe; sewing; reading; trivia; and spending time with her 7-year-old basset hound, Ripley. —Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 17 Nov. 2025

Peart said that gave her some sewing experience. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 Nov. 2025

In terms of espresso machine repair and maintenance, the Barista Tool's reamer/punch/sewing awl can leverage off the group head gasket, while the combination pliers can help in removing and handling other gaskets and O-rings. —New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025

Manual Training High School opened in 1897 with a mission to teach skills like drafting, woodworking, metal work, steam and electrical maintenance, cooking and sewing. —Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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