Synonyms

stitching

American

[stich-ing] / ˈstɪtʃ ɪŋ /

noun

the act of a person or thing that stitches.
a series or line of stitches.
mending by means of sewing.

Other Word Forms

unstitching adjective

Etymology

Origin of stitching

First recorded in 1515–25; stitch + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Then, as you think about the enterprise, Glen made a good point: It is stitching it all together that is difficult.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Elsewhere in the warehouse, an authenticator uses a device smaller than a stapler to scan a Louis Vuitton tote to help determine whether the leather, stitching and branding are authentic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Inspired, he started making his own beats, stitching together samples and genres to create a sonic collage reflecting his tumultuous London existence.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

The usual cast of balloon icons like Snoopy, Pikachu, Bluey and Spider-man, floated just above street level, close enough that kids could point out stitching details.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

Auntie stopped stitching long enough to look up at me, frowning.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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