needlework

noun
UK: /ˈniːdlwɜːk/
US: /ˈniːdlwɜːrk/

  1. The activity of making things with a needle and thread, such as sewing or embroidery.

    1. She enjoys doing needlework.
    2. Her needlework skills helped her create beautiful quilts and tapestries.

  2. Items that are made by sewing or embroidery.

    1. This needlework is very old.
    2. The exhibition featured exquisite examples of historical and contemporary needlework.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "needlework" in English means: The activity of making things with a needle and thread, such as sewing or embroidery., Items that are made by sewing or embroidery..

The phonetic transcription of "needlework" is /ˈniːdlwɜːk/ in British English and /ˈniːdlwɜːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "needlework": "She enjoys doing needlework.". More examples on the page.