# needlework

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #48,917

## Definitions
1. The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.
2. The product of such art or process.
3. The occupation or employment of a person skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc.

## Etymology
From needle + -work.

## Common misspellings (15)
`enedlework`, `nedelework`, `nedlework`, `needdlework`, `needelwork`, `needleowrk`, `needlewokr`, `needleworkk`, `needleworrk`, `needlewrok`, `needlewwork`, `needllework`, `needlweork`, `neeldework`, `nneedlework`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/needlework