sewn
Americanverb
verb
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Explanation
If something is sewn, it's made or repaired with stitches. A sewn patch, for example, is attached to the knee of your jeans with stitched thread. You can embroider a sewn design on fabric, or a use a needle and thread on a sewn repair to your favorite pair of socks. Anything sewn has been fastened, patched, or stitched. The adjective sewn is also the past participle of the verb sew, which is rooted in the Old English siwian, "to stitch, mend, patch, or knit together."
Example Sentences
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Atop that, there’s a lush landscape sewn with 6,000 native plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
It’s like watching stars being sewn into the fabric of the universe.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
The small-estate procedure does not simply eliminate the need to deal with real estate, and you already have that sewn up.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
The four metre by seven metre artwork was sewn and glued by a small team led by the artist, who usually works with vintage fabrics.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Director Fofyts, Department of Magical Science is sewn onto her lab coat.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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