embroidery
Translation
needlework, embellishment
Examples
She is skilled at embroidery.
She is skilled at embroidery.
The museum has beautiful embroidery.
The museum has beautiful embroidery.
Grammar Patterns
(uncountable) the art of decorating cloth She is skilled at embroidery.
(countable) a piece of decorated cloth The museum has beautiful embroidery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: needlework, needlepoint, tapestry
Etymology
From the verb 'to embroider'. The '-y' suffix forms a noun denoting an activity or its result.
Memory Tips
The noun form of 'to embroider'. It's the 'thing' you create or the 'skill' you have.