1
: a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side
2
a
: one in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in sewing, embroidering, or suturing
b
: a portion of thread left in the material or suture left in the tissue after one stitch
3
: a least bit especially of clothing
didn't have a stitch on
4
: a single loop of thread or yarn around an implement (such as a knitting needle or crochet hook)
5
: a stitch or series of stitches formed in a particular way
a basting stitch
stitched; stitching; stitches
1
a
: to fasten, join, or close with or as if with stitches
stitched a seam
b
: to make, mend, or decorate with or as if with stitches
2
: to unite by means of staples
stitcher
noun
Examples of stitch in a Sentence
Noun
the stitches on a baseball
She pulled out the stitches.
His cut required six stitches.
She gets her stitches removed tomorrow.
The book teaches a variety of stitches.
a scarf worked in knit stitch
Verb
He stitched a patch onto his coat.
Her initials were stitched on the pillowcase.
He stitched a design along the border of the tablecloth.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
One curious dog has left people in stitches after he was caught on camera letting his nosiness get the better of him, with the ensuing video going viral.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The supple leather and stitched Puma formstrip logo appear a bit puffier than a standard Speedcat, but the overall changes made to the design are minimal.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This box-stitch quilt is available in the full/queen size, and it’s handcrafted and filled with polyester batting for plush warmth every night.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
One curious dog has left people in stitches after he was caught on camera letting his nosiness get the better of him, with the ensuing video going viral.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
My only complaint is that the light blue stripes on the arm look printed, not stitched, which is kinda lame.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The supple leather and stitched Puma formstrip logo appear a bit puffier than a standard Speedcat, but the overall changes made to the design are minimal.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stitch. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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stitch
1 of 2 noun1
: a sudden sharp pain especially in the side
2
a
: one in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in sewing or embroidering
b
: a portion of thread left in the material after one stitch
3
: a single loop of thread or yarn around a tool (as a knitting needle)
4
: a series of stitches formed in a particular way
stitch
2 of 2 verb1
a
: to join with or as if with stitches
stitched a seam
b
: to make, mend, or decorate with or as if with stitches
2
: to do needlework : sew
stitcher
noun
Medical Definition
stitch
1 of 2 noun1
: a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side
2
a
: one in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in suturing
b
: a portion of a suture left in the tissue after one stitch
removal of stitches
stitch
2 of 2 transitive verb
: to fasten, join, or close with stitches
stitch a wound
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