embroidery
|em/broi/der/y|
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/
decorative needlework
Etymology
'embroidery' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'embroiderie', where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'broder' meant 'to adorn with needlework'.
'embroiderie' transformed into the Middle English word 'embrouderie', and eventually became the modern English word 'embroidery'.
Initially, it meant 'to adorn with needlework', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'decorative needlework or embellishment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the art or process of forming decorative designs with hand or machine needlework.
She learned embroidery from her grandmother.
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Noun 2
an embellishment or exaggeration in speech or writing.
His story was full of embroidery.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 00:13