sewing
|sew/ing|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈsoʊɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsəʊɪŋ/
(sew)
join by stitching
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sewing' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'siwian', where 'siw-' meant 'to sew'.
Historical Evolution
'siwian' transformed into the Middle English word 'sewen', and eventually became the modern English word 'sew'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stitch or join with a needle and thread', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the activity or process of making or mending clothes or other items using a needle and thread.
She enjoys sewing in her free time.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'sew'.
She is sewing a new dress.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45