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Definition of stitchery

stitchery

/ˈstɪtʃ.ər.i/
stitch · er · y
Plural:stitcheries
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• noun

1

The art, craft, or occupation of sewing and ornamental needlework, such as embroidery or needlepoint.

Example

"She spent her Sunday afternoons practicing traditional stitchery and teaching her grandchildren basic embroidery techniques."

2

Decorative or functional stitches collectively on a garment, quilt, or piece of fabric.

Example

"The antique wedding gown featured delicate gold stitchery along the cuffs and collar."

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• Rhymes for stitchery

• Nearby Words

stitch
stitchbird
stitcher
stitchery
stitching
stoat
stock

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century (notably used by William Shakespeare in 'Coriolanus') from the noun 'stitch' (from Old English 'sticce', meaning a prick or puncture) combined with the suffix '-ery', denoting a craft or its resulting work.

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