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Definition of embroider

embroider

/ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dər/
em · broi · der
Adjective:embroidered
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Past Simple:embroidered
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Past Participle:embroidered
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Present Participle:embroidering
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embroider Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To decorate cloth or other material by sewing patterns or designs onto it with ornamental needlework.

Example

"She learned how to embroider delicate floral patterns onto the linen tablecloths."

2

To add fictitious or exaggerated details to a story or account to make it more interesting or impressive.

Example

"The speaker tended to embroider his travel anecdotes to keep the audience entertained."

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• Rhymes for embroider

• Nearby Words

embrace
embraceable
embracer
embroider
embroiderer
embroideress
embroidery

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English embrouden, borrowed from Anglo-Norman and Old French embroder ('to stitch on the edge'), which derives from Frankish *bruzdan ('to embroider'). The modern spelling with '-oi-' was influenced in the 15th century by association with 'broid', an archaic variant of 'braid'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Embroider. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/embroider
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