quilt

1 of 2

noun

1
a
: a bed coverlet of two layers of cloth filled with padding (such as down or batting) held in place by ties or stitched designs
2
: something that is quilted or resembles a quilt
a quilt of houses and parks

quilt

2 of 2

verb

quilted; quilting; quilts

transitive verb

1
a
: to fill, pad, or line like a quilt
b(1)
: to stitch, sew, or cover with lines or patterns like those used in quilts
(2)
: to stitch (designs) through layers of cloth
c
: to fasten between two pieces of material
2
: to stitch or sew in layers with padding in between

intransitive verb

1
: to make quilts
2
: to do quilted work
quilter noun

Examples of quilt in a Sentence

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Noun
Camping quilt: $99.99 (Cabela's) Camping quilts add an extra layer of warmth to your sleeping setup. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024 Shop chambray quilts, comforter sets, percale sheets, and knit throw blankets starting at $20. Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Our testers also called out the quilted pillow top, which didn’t trap body heat and had a luxurious feel. Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 Every detail, from the white calfskin liner to the quilted insole, underscores the commitment to quality and refined, applied simplicity to a classic silhouette. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quilt 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English quilte mattress, quilt, from Anglo-French coilte, from Latin culcita mattress

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1555, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of quilt was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilt. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

quilt

1 of 2 noun
: a bed cover made of two layers of cloth with a filling of wool, cotton, or down held together by patterned stitching

quilt

2 of 2 verb
: to construct (as by padding, covering with patterns, or sewing layers together) like a quilt
quilter noun
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