noun
notion
A small item used in sewing.
She keeps her sewing notions in a small plastic box.
Etymology
The older meaning is an idea or conception. In commercial use, notions became small miscellaneous or useful articles, later especially the accessories used in sewing.
More examples
- The store sells fabric and notions, including buttons and zippers.
- I need a few notions to finish this skirt.
- A zipper is a sewing notion.
Forms
notion · notions
Similar words
- accessory
- Accessory covers useful extras generally, not just small sewing items.