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Definition of needlework

needlework

/ˈniːdəlˌwɜːrk/
nee · dle · work
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• noun

1

The art, craft, or practice of sewing, embroidery, or other decorative textile work done with a needle.

Example

"She spent her evenings practicing traditional needlework by the fireplace."

2

Articles or fabrics made or decorated by sewing or embroidery.

Example

"The museum displayed a collection of seventeenth-century linen needlework."

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• Nearby Words

needlessness
needletail
needlewoman
needlework
needleworker
needling
needy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'needle' (from Old English 'nædl') and 'work' (from Old English 'weorc'), referring to craft done with a sewing needle.

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