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
The subtle pleat pattern gives the ruffle a refined character that pairs exceptionally well with quilts and starchy white duvet covers. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 May 2025 Keep scrolling for more of our favorite lightweight and cooling quilts and comforters from Amazon, starting at $30. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2025
Verb
The brand also features soft leather styles such as quilted styles and laser cut styles that recall architecture motifs. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 The demise of Joann, which focused mainly on quilting and sewing, will be a tough one for some consumers, Abby Glassenberg, co-founder of Craft Industry Alliance, told news site Modern Retail. Mike Snider, USA Today, 7 May 2025 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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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilt. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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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