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embroidery

noun

Simple meaning

The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.

Pronunciation

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ehmbroyderee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɛmbˈɹɔɪdɚi

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Definition

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noun

  1. The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.

  2. A piece of embroidered fabric.

  3. Decorative needlework

  4. figurative

    The elaboration of an account, etc. with details, especially when fictitious.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.

Used this way, embroidery is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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embroidery frameembroidery hoopgold embroideryembroidery threadmachine embroideryembroidery flosssilver embroiderysilk embroidery

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • embroidery hoopnounCompound term

    A frame made of two hoops.

  • embroidery needlenounCompound term

    A long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread.

  • embroidery stitchnounCompound term

    A stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather.

  • embroidery framenounCompound term

    A frame made of two hoops.

  • needlepoint embroiderynounCompound term

    Embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry.

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