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Definition of embroiderer

embroiderer

/ɪmˈbrɔɪdərər/
em · broi · der · er
Plural:embroiderers
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embroiderer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who decorates cloth or other materials with ornamental needlework and stitched patterns, especially as an occupation or craft.

Example

"The skilled embroiderer spent weeks stitching intricate gold floral motifs onto the ceremonial robes."

2

A person who embellishes a story, account, or narrative with exaggerated or fictitious details.

Example

"Known among his friends as a shameless embroiderer of the truth, he turned a minor delay into an epic adventure."

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• Nearby Words

embraceable
embracer
embroider
embroiderer
embroideress
embroidery
embroil

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a derivative of the verb 'embroider' (from Anglo-French 'enbroder', meaning to work with a needle) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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