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sewing

American  
[soh-ing] / ˈsoʊ ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or work of one who sews. sew.

  2. something sewn sewn sew or to be sewn. sewn. sew.

sewing British  
/ ˈsəʊɪŋ /

noun

    1. a piece of cloth, etc, that is sewn or to be sewn

    2. ( as modifier )

      sewing basket
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of sewing

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; sew 1, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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We love being retired in our aged Victorian house and our caves—my sewing room and Steve’s workshop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

And though she’s still sewing, her acting prospects look bright.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Demonstrating her new skills, she guided material through her sewing machine to create delicate silk leaves and flowers.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Fabric strips are lined up ready for my sewing machine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

“It sounded like a sewing machine,” said Sergeant Artur Gartner of the German Luftwaffe.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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