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US/ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dər.i/
UK/ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dər.i/
the art of sewing pictures or patterns onto cloth with colored thread
In context
Hand embroidery takes patience, but the result is beautiful.
The dress was covered with delicate silk embroidery.
She teaches embroidery to tourists in a small village near Hue.
Words that go with embroidery
noun + noun
- hand embroideryHand embroidery is a traditional craft in my hometown.
- an embroidery classAn embroidery class starts next week.
- silk embroideryThe shop sells silk embroidery from local artists.
adjective + noun
- intricate embroideryThe scarf has intricate embroidery along the edges.
verb + noun
- do embroideryOn weekends, she likes to do embroidery.
- learn embroideryI want to learn embroidery this summer.