Patchwork: meaning, definitions and examples
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patchwork
[ ˈpætʃ.wɜːk ]
craft
Patchwork is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design. It is often used to make quilts, blankets, and clothing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She enjoys creating patchwork quilts in her spare time.
- The patchwork design on the dress was intricate and colorful.
variety
Patchwork can also refer to something composed of many different elements or parts, creating a diverse and varied whole.
Synonyms
assortment, diversity, mixture
Examples of usage
- The neighborhood was a patchwork of cultures and traditions.
- The patchwork of fields stretched as far as the eye could see.
Translations
Translations of the word "patchwork" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trabalho de retalhos
🇮🇳 रजाई
🇩🇪 Flickwerk
🇮🇩 kerajinan tambal sulam
🇺🇦 клаптева ковдра
🇵🇱 patchwork
🇯🇵 パッチワーク
🇫🇷 patchwork
🇪🇸 colcha de retazos
🇹🇷 kırkyama
🇰🇷 조각보
🇸🇦 لحاف رقع
🇨🇿 patchwork
🇸🇰 patchwork
🇨🇳 拼布
🇸🇮 patchwork
🇮🇸 bútasaumur
🇰🇿 жамау
🇬🇪 ნაწყვეტების შეკრული
🇦🇿 yamaq işi
🇲🇽 colcha de retazos
Word origin
The word 'patchwork' originated in the 1590s, combining 'patch' (a piece of material used to mend a hole or a tear) and 'work' (the act of creating or producing something). The concept of patchwork has been around for centuries, with various cultures incorporating it into their textile traditions. It has evolved from a practical way of reusing fabric scraps to an art form and a metaphor for diversity and unity.
See also: patch, patched, patcher, patches, patching, patchy.