Synonyms for embroidery


Grammar : Noun
Spell : em-broi-duh-ree, -dree
Phonetic Transcription : ɛmˈbrɔɪ də ri, -dri

Top 10 synonyms for embroidery Other synonyms for the word embroidery

Définition of embroidery

Origin :
  • late 14c., embrouderie "art of embroidering;" see embroider + -y (1).
  • noun fancy stitching
Example sentences :
  • Mrs. Raymount was sitting at the fireside with her embroidery.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • When that was finished, the three superb pieces of embroidery were put in their places.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • When her embroidery gave her mind a moment's leisure, she was astonished not to see Felicien.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • These were trimmed with embroidery, and came down to my brown kid boots.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Clotilde shrugged her shoulders, without lifting her eyes from her embroidery.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola
  • An Irish harp worked in embroidery lies sodden on the earth.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • It was almost as if he had wanted to knit, or do embroidery.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • Embroidery in wool is also much in use for the same purpose.
  • Extract from : « The Ladies' Work-Table Book » by Anonymous
  • She had her embroidery in her hands, and held it well up to her eyes.
  • Extract from : « Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard » by Joseph Conrad
  • Its colour is yellowish, and the embroidery is fully equal to the material.
  • Extract from : « Little Masterpieces of Science: Explorers » by Various
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