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
quilted; quilting; quilts
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
quilter
noun
Examples of quilt in a Sentence
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Ayelet Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2024
Organic Cloud Cotton Quilt (44% Off) ‘Tis the season for swapping heavy comforters with lightweight quilts.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
Numerous local quilt shops bring wares for sale, there's a silent auction and more.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024
This is the first time the museum has invited artists to respond to its collection of exquisite antique quilts, and both the museum’s collection quilts and the artists’ responses are featured.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
And considering that it’s made from a bamboo and linen blend, this quilt will remain in pristine shape for years to come.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
Vendors, make-it and take-its, quilts displayed, special exhibits, door prize drawings.
—Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Look to see evidence of the imagination made real through human hands everywhere: in the land that is cleared; in the architecture that endures; in the quilts and elegant coiffures, the pressed and stitched shirts, the felted cowboy hats.
—Imani Perry, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
With approximately 150 colorful quilt blocks found on barns, buildings, and churches, the area has one of the largest concentrations anywhere in the U.S. When night falls, make your way to the Bare Dark Sky Observatory for a peek at the Southeast’s largest telescope dedicated to public use.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
The Skip Hop Forma is lightweight and quilted and offers lots of space to hold a baby’s stuff (and adults', too).
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
This iteration is designed in quilted, water-repellent nylon and features both exterior and interior pockets.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Pick up the Wunder Puff 2L belt bag in white for $39 less, or switch things up by adding a fleece or quilted version of the fuss-free crossbody to your collection.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Lucie and Luke Meier did at Jil Sander — all the way round the bend, in fact, cutting everything on an exaggerated curve so suits and coats and dresses resembled sci-fi bed jackets, often in cartoon colors and often quilted or padded.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2024
The longline coat promises to lock in heat thanks to the brand's unique insulation technology, while the quilted exterior adds thoughtful detailing to this simple coat.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
Plus, its eye-catching quilted pattern is super cute.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
The whole Collina collection, including pastel floral latex shirts with sculpted abs and upcycled chiffon dresses with biceps and triceps quilted in, was a flex.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
Noun
Piecing together a quilt for a practical use—for warmth rather than display—is called piecing for cover.
—Ayelet Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2024
Organic Cloud Cotton Quilt (44% Off) ‘Tis the season for swapping heavy comforters with lightweight quilts.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
Numerous local quilt shops bring wares for sale, there's a silent auction and more.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024
This is the first time the museum has invited artists to respond to its collection of exquisite antique quilts, and both the museum’s collection quilts and the artists’ responses are featured.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
And considering that it’s made from a bamboo and linen blend, this quilt will remain in pristine shape for years to come.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
Vendors, make-it and take-its, quilts displayed, special exhibits, door prize drawings.
—Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Look to see evidence of the imagination made real through human hands everywhere: in the land that is cleared; in the architecture that endures; in the quilts and elegant coiffures, the pressed and stitched shirts, the felted cowboy hats.
—Imani Perry, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
With approximately 150 colorful quilt blocks found on barns, buildings, and churches, the area has one of the largest concentrations anywhere in the U.S. When night falls, make your way to the Bare Dark Sky Observatory for a peek at the Southeast’s largest telescope dedicated to public use.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
Verb
This waterproof mattress pad is quilted, with polyester filling on both sides of a waterproof middle layer, making mattresses more comfortable.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
The Skip Hop Forma is lightweight and quilted and offers lots of space to hold a baby’s stuff (and adults', too).
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
This iteration is designed in quilted, water-repellent nylon and features both exterior and interior pockets.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Pick up the Wunder Puff 2L belt bag in white for $39 less, or switch things up by adding a fleece or quilted version of the fuss-free crossbody to your collection.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Lucie and Luke Meier did at Jil Sander — all the way round the bend, in fact, cutting everything on an exaggerated curve so suits and coats and dresses resembled sci-fi bed jackets, often in cartoon colors and often quilted or padded.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2024
The longline coat promises to lock in heat thanks to the brand's unique insulation technology, while the quilted exterior adds thoughtful detailing to this simple coat.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
Plus, its eye-catching quilted pattern is super cute.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
The whole Collina collection, including pastel floral latex shirts with sculpted abs and upcycled chiffon dresses with biceps and triceps quilted in, was a flex.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilt. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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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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