hem noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: hem (1) English Definition The edge of a piece of cloth or clothing which has been turned under and sewn Example Sentence The hem of the skirt needs to be sewn. US IPA /hem/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /hem/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms border edge fringe margin Antonyms center middle Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link