needlework
UK: ˈniːdlwɜːk | US: ˈniːdlwɜːrk
n. the art or process of working with a needle, especially in embroidery or sewing
n. decorative sewing or embroidery as a handicraft
The word "needlework" combines "needle," derived from Old English nǣdl, meaning a slender tool for sewing, and "work," from Old English weorc, meaning labor or craft. Together, they form a compound noun that emerged in Middle English (14th century) to describe the craft of sewing or embroidery. The term reflects the functional and artistic use of needles in textile arts, preserving the original spelling and logic of its components.
Her delicate needlework adorned the edges of the wedding gown.
The museum exhibited historical needlework from the 18th century.
She learned needlework from her grandmother as a child.
The intricate needlework on the tapestry took months to complete.
Needlework requires patience, precision, and creativity.