stitch Definition
- 1a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting
- 2a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, caused by strenuous exercise
- 3a particular method of arranging the threads in sewing, knitting, or crocheting, typically creating a particular pattern
Using stitch: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stitch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She stitched the patch onto her backpack.
Example
I'm going to stitch a sweater for my nephew.
Example
She's been crocheting a blanket for weeks.
Example
I got a stitch in my side while running.
stitch Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with stitch
in stitches
laughing uncontrollably
Example
The comedian had the audience in stitches with his jokes.
Example
I always get the needle when someone interrupts me.
Example
He walked out of the shower not a stitch on.
Origins of stitch
from Old English 'stiððe', meaning 'a pricking'
Summary: stitch in Brief
The term 'stitch' [stɪtʃ] refers to a loop of thread or yarn created by sewing, knitting, or crocheting. It can also refer to a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body caused by exercise. The phrase 'in stitches' means laughing uncontrollably, and 'get the needle' means to feel annoyed or irritated. 'Stitch' is often used formally in contexts like sewing, knitting, and crocheting.
