embroidered

adjective

em·​broi·​dered im-ˈbrȯi-dərd How to pronounce embroidered (audio)
Synonyms of embroiderednext
: ornamented with or formed by decorative needlework
an embroidered floral pattern
: ornamented with embroidery
Women wear their petticoats and embroidered dresses with funky sunglasses; men wear flares or knickerbockers.—Miles Bredin

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These jeans have a cheeky, embroidered red cowboy boot on the back pocket. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 Trendalytics’ data shows that embroidered shorts are up 88 percent among key influencers. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Kawar has devoted much of her life to documenting, collecting, and showcasing embroidered clothing, jewellery, and objects of daily life from settlements across West Asia. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 June 2026 Uzbek fans have reveled in the chance to showcase their country and culture, staying behind long after the matches ended to pose for photos as steppe warriors, give away the country's ubiquitous embroidered duppy skullcaps, or just joyously dance to drums. — Charles Maynes, NPR, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroidered

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of embroidered was in 1576

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“Embroidered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidered. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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