sewn
Americanverb
verb
Other Word Forms
- well-sewn adjective
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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All of this ambiguity is intentional, sewn into the script with as much care as Sam stitches her dresses.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
Some old threads are sewn up and others remain painfully open.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The home side effectively had the game sewn up by half-time after Crysencio Summerville's opener, Jarrod Bowen's penalty and a long-range rocket from Mateus Fernandes.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Her grandmother had sewn the dress — white with a careful trim, pleats and a wide-pressed collar.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025
“Ripped his shirt,” Lady Meng whispered, and Pinmei thought about the dragon shirt Lady Meng had sewn.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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