welt

1 of 2

noun

ˈwelt 

1

: a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together

2

: a doubled edge, strip, insert, or seam (as on a garment) for ornament or reinforcement

3

a

: a ridge or lump raised on the body (as by a blow or allergic reaction)

b

: a heavy blow

welt

2 of 2

verb

welted; welting; welts

transitive verb

1

: to furnish with a welt

2

a

: to raise a welt on the body of

b

: to hit hard

Synonyms of welt

Noun

• blow
• punch
• slap
• thud
• thump
• hit
• stroke
• swipe
• smack
• knock
• lick
• pound
• whack
• poke
• spank
• cuff
• bang
• lash
• clip
• stripe
• sock
• belt

Examples of welt in a Sentence

Noun

I'll hand ye a few welts with me stick and then we'll see how ye feel!

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Some people develop itchy red welts a day or so later, but others have no reaction. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

That’s flanked by a PMXFoam midsole with a mock leather welt, lightweight and cushioned footbed, and a TPU outsole with flexible spikes that deliver responsive traction. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Verb

It is made of durable leather, has welted seams, is triple-stitched and has a balanced center for superior bounce back and performance. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

The brand is most known for its usage of premium leathers and use of Goodyear welt construction across its core styles. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English welte

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for welt

• belt
• celt
• dealt
• dwelt
• felt
• knelt
• melt
• pelt
• smelt
• spelt
• veldt
• heartfelt

Kids Definition

welt

noun

ˈwelt

: a ridge or lump raised on the skin (as by a blow)

Medical Definition

welt

noun

ˈwelt 

: a ridge or lump raised on the body (as by a blow or an allergic reaction)