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embroidery

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/

embroidery means: The art of sewing patterns onto cloth with coloured thread.

noun

DECORATIVE SEWINGB2

The art of sewing patterns onto cloth with coloured thread.

  • She enjoys embroidery.
  • My grandmother taught me embroidery when I was young.
  • The class covers several traditional embroidery techniques.

Similar words: decorative needlework

Common phrases: hand embroidery, learn embroidery, embroidery thread

Questions about embroidery

What does embroidery mean?

The art of sewing patterns onto cloth with coloured thread.

What is embroidery in other languages?

Türkçe: nakış · Español: bordado · Français: broderie · Deutsch: Stickerei · Italiano: ricamo · 日本語: 刺繍

How do you pronounce embroidery?

It is pronounced /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/.

How do you use embroidery in a sentence?

She enjoys embroidery. My grandmother taught me embroidery when I was young.

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