quilting

noun

quilt·​ing ˈkwil-tiŋ How to pronounce quilting (audio)
1
: material that is quilted or used for making quilts
2
: the process of quilting

Examples of quilting in a Sentence

Her hobbies include knitting and quilting.
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This thick, warm comforter is made with American white down and cotton sateen, and constructed with box quilting for even fill distribution. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024 Bright colors can bring light to dreary days, while playful patterns and luxe-looking textures like quilting and cable knit infuse a little more intrigue into the essential accessory. Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024 The first pump blader sent air down the tongue and featured quilting for even spacing. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 The seats are covered in high-quality leather with subtle chevron quilting, while the tan color of the seats and other interior elements contrast well with soft-touch black-plastic trim on the dash and the open-pour wood trim on the doors. Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quilting 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of quilting was in 1598

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“Quilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilting. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

quilting

noun
quilt·​ing
1
: material that is quilted or used for making quilts
2
: the process of quilting
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