sewing

noun

sew·​ing ˈsō-iŋ How to pronounce sewing (audio)
1
: the act, method, or occupation of one that sews
2
: material that has been or is to be sewed

Examples of sewing in a Sentence

She left her sewing in the living room.
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During this time, shoppers should be able to grab major deals on everything from home decor and crafting supplies to sewing and baking essentials. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 When the conflict began, Collins established a sewing group in Cairo and sent finished products across the Egyptian border in collaboration with World Central Kitchen. Daniela De Lorenzo, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 The sewing corner where Esperance holds court is festooned with pattern after pattern, an array of colors for the eyes to feast upon. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024 Without formal fashion training, Barnekow applies both her early engineering education and sewing techniques learned from her grandmother. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sewing 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sewing was in the 14th century

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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sewing. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

sewing

noun
sew·​ing
ˈsō-iŋ
1
: the act, method, or occupation of one that sews
2
: material that has been or is to be sewed
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