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Definition of sewing

sewing

/ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/
sew · ing
Plural:sewings
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sewing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The activity, craft, or occupation of fastening, making, or repairing garments and other articles using a needle and thread.

Example

"She learned the basics of sewing in her middle school home economics class."

2

Clothing, fabric, or other material that is currently being stitched or mended.

Example

"He placed his basket of sewing on the table beside the armchair."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'sewing' (fastening fabric with a needle and thread) with its homophone 'sowing' (planting seeds in the ground).

• Rhymes for sewing

• Nearby Words

sewage
sewer
sewerage
sewing
sewing machine
sex
sexcapade

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English verb 'siwian' (to stitch or mend), joined with the suffix '-ing' to denote the craft or material being worked on.

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