sewing

noun
UK: /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

  1. The activity of using a needle and thread to make or repair clothes or other things.

    1. I like sewing clothes for my dolls
    2. My grandmother taught me sewing when I was a little girl, and now I enjoy it very much

Synonyms

needlework embroidery tailoring
sewing verb

  1. Present participle of sew: fastening or joining with a needle and thread.

    1. She is sewing a button on her shirt.
    2. I've been sewing all morning to finish this dress before the party tonight.

  2. Present participle of sew: planting seeds.

    1. He is sewing seeds in the garden.
    2. The farmer is sewing wheat in the field as the weather is perfect today.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sewing" is /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sewing": needlework, embroidery, tailoring.

Example usage of "sewing": "I like sewing clothes for my dolls". More examples on the page.