Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hem
noun, verb
/hɛm/
Definition
The edge of a piece of cloth that is turned back and sewn down.
Examples
- The hem of her dress was beautifully embroidered.
- He decided to hem the pants to make them shorter.
- After the hem was completed, the dress looked much more polished.
Meaning
In clothing, the hem is the finished edge of a garment, which prevents the fabric from fraying. It can also refer to the act of sewing down this edge.
Synonyms
- border
- edge
- fringe
- hemline
