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needlework

noun

nee·​dle·​work ˈnē-dᵊl-ˌwərk How to pronounce needlework (audio)
1
: work done with a needle
especially : work (such as embroidery) other than plain sewing
2
: the occupation of one who does needlework
needleworker noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

She showed us a sample of her needlework. She still enjoys doing needlework.
Recent Examples on the Web Pierson-Cox noted many women make naughty needlework as a creative outlet for anger, anxiety and depression. René A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Aug. 2022 Silk-needlework panels came from an old palace in Venice. Dan Alexander, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 The Westeros public gave her the name the Realm's Delight — but instead of busying her days with needlework and elocution classes, Rhaenyra serves as her father's cupbearer and rides dragons. Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 July 2022 Art objects, including quilting, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlework, basket weaving, ceramics and glassblowing, were historically relegated to low art made predominantly by women. Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2022 Sequin embellishments, and no doubt hours and hours of needlework, make this outfit a work of art. Alexis Gaskin, Glamour, 19 May 2022 If the cat’s claws (or your needlework) leave visible holes with frayed edges, seal the threads’ ends with seam sealant, such as the Dritz Fray Check ($4.99 for a 0.75-ounce bottle at Joann). Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2022 Her mother, the fashion designer Madame Willi Posey, taught her needlework and took her on the first of her museum-haunting trips to Europe. Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2022 The MAMGA Royal Court was on full display Tuesday as well, including King Elexis I Richard Edwards Jr. and Queen Myea Eleanora Rice, whose trains cascaded down the back of their float so that the intricate needlework could be appreciated. Michael Dumas, al, 1 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of needlework was in the 14th century

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