sewing

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noun

sew·​ing ˈsō-iŋ How to pronounce sewing (audio)
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1
: the act, method, or occupation of one that sews
2
: material that has been or is to be sewed

sewing

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present participle of sew

Examples of sewing in a Sentence

Noun She left her sewing in the living room.
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This resolves a fight over digital sewing and pattern-measurement tools that began in 2023. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 The facility houses machine shops, fabrication shops, a sewing team, a paint shop, and all kinds of skilled professionals who keep Disneyland beautiful and running efficiently. — Carole Horst, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 In an email to The Star Wednesday, McIntyre confirmed the layoffs of 13 staff members out of 38 employees, including some of the sewing team, the graphic designer and one of the fulfillment team members. — Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 Levi’s created a handstitching course for high school students after determining that many members of Gen Z lacked the sewing skills to match their interest in thrift store shopping and sustainability. — Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sewing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sewing was in the 14th century

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sewing

noun
sew·​ing
ˈsō-iŋ
1
: the act, method, or occupation of one that sews
2
: material that has been or is to be sewed

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