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sewing

noun

Simple meaning

The verb to sew.

Pronunciation

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sohing

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsoʊɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The action of the verb to sew.

  2. Something that is being or has been sewn.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The action of the verb to sew.

Used this way, sewing 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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  • “She put her sewing back in the basket.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Needlework

sewing needlesewing thread

Other combinations

sewing machinesewing roomsewing circlesewing basketsewing kitsinger sewing

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Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • sewing basketnounCompound term

    A workbasket in which sewing materials can be stored.

  • sewing kitnounCompound term

    A kit of articles used in sewing.

  • sewing machinenounCompound term

    A textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing.

  • sewing-machine operatornounCompound term

    Someone who sews by operating a sewing machine.

  • sewing-machine stitchnounCompound term

    A sewing stitch made by a sewing machine, sometimes using more than one thread.

  • sewing needlenounCompound term

    A needle used in sewing to pull thread through cloth.

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