weft

noun

ˈweft 

1

a

: a filling thread or yarn in weaving

b

: yarn used for the weft

2

: web, fabric

also : an article of woven fabric

Examples of weft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair. —Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026

The architecture of the wig cap and the wefts stitched within are, however, notably more structured and fortified than the 3-star series, with tighter spacing and more deliberate stitching patterns. —Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026

Sateen is a cotton fabric in a satin weave structure where the warps and wefts interlace at irregular intervals as compared to plain weave, Glusica explains. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026

Cotton is sourced from Texas (warp) and Zimbabwe (weft), each chosen for its unique character. —Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse veptr weft, Old English wefan to weave — more at weave

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing weft

• weft knit

Kids Definition

weft

noun

ˈweft 

1

a

: woof entry 1 sense 1

b

: yarn used for the woof

2

a

: woven fabric

b

: an article of woven fabric