Embroidery

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/

Origin

From Middle French embrouderie, from embrouder + -erie.

Full definition of embroidery

Noun

1. The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
2. A piece of embroidered fabric.
• 1963, Margery Allingham, The China Governess Chapter 15, ‘No,’ said Luke, grinning at her. ‘You're not dull enough! … What about the kid's clothes? I don't suppose they were anything to write home about, but didn't you keep anything? A bootee or a bit of embroidery or anything at all?’
3. The elaboration of an account etc. with details, especially when fictitious.