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Definition of embroideress

embroideress

/ɪmˈbrɔɪdərɪs/
em · broi · der · ess
Plural:embroideresses
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embroideress Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A woman who embroiders, especially as a skilled craft or profession.

Example

"The master embroideress spent months stitching intricate gold and silk patterns onto the ceremonial robes."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, the gender-neutral term "embroiderer" is generally preferred, while "embroideress" is chiefly used in historical or traditional textile contexts.

• Rhymes for embroideress

• Nearby Words

embracer
embroider
embroiderer
embroideress
embroidery
embroil
embroilment

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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