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embroidery (noun)

Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle and thread or yarn. It often involves creating beautiful patterns, flowers, or pictures on clothes, towels, and home decorations.

💬 Example

"She spent the afternoon doing some embroidery on a white pillowcase."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'EMperor' wearing a 'BROID' (broad) 'ER' (robe) with 'Y' (yellow) thread. Emperor's Broad Robe with Yellow t...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
needlework stitching needlecraft decoration ornamentation
⚠️ Common Mistakes

I am knitting a flower onto my shirt. → I am embroidering a flower onto my shirt.

She has three embroideries. → She has three pieces of embroidery.