Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stich-uh-ree]
- /ˈstɪtʃ ə ri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [stich-uh-ree]
- /ˈstɪtʃ ə ri/
Definitions of stitchery word
- noun stitchery needlework. 1
- noun stitchery needlework, esp modern embroidery 0
- noun stitchery the art of ornamental needlework, as embroidery, crewelwork, etc. 0
- noun stitchery something made or decorated in this way 0
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Origin of stitchery
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; stitch + -ery
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Parts of speech for Stitchery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stitchery popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
stitchery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stitchery
noun stitchery
- dressmaking — a person whose occupation is the making or alteration of women's dresses, coats, etc.
- backstitching — Present participle of backstitch.
- crocheting — Present participle of crochet.
- darning — a mending with interlaced stitches
- embroidering — Present participle of embroider.
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