as in embroidery
decorative stitching done on cloth with the use of a needle
a visit to the art museum to see an exhibition of 18th-century needlework
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of needlework
Choose from hundreds of needlework designs at the shop's brick-and-mortar store or browse products online.
—
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
Needlepoint is a form of needlework in which yarn, typically wool, is stitched through a stiff open-weave canvas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
Down the mountain, Trinidad itself is a display of Cuban creativity, with findings that include intricate needlework and handcrafted woodwork.
—Johnny Considine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Nov. 2025
The history of needlework and women from prehistoric times onward is embedded in the scraps and pieces of fabric that have been preserved.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for needlework
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
Needlepoint is a form of needlework in which yarn, typically wool, is stitched through a stiff open-weave canvas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
Down the mountain, Trinidad itself is a display of Cuban creativity, with findings that include intricate needlework and handcrafted woodwork.
—Johnny Considine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Nov. 2025
The history of needlework and women from prehistoric times onward is embedded in the scraps and pieces of fabric that have been preserved.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for needlework
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlework
embroidery
Noun
-
The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones are on display, along with silk textiles ornamented with velvet, damask and embroidery.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Needlework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlework. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
