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

All the while we will be encouraged by our steadfast belief that the sacred garment that is our country needs us, its warp and weft threads. —Scott Santarosa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026

Calik Denim bowed Curve, a technology that blocked bagging in the weft while creating a push-up effect for the bottom without sacrificing comfort. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026

To make a pattern, weavers have to lift warp threads at specific positions to allow the shuttle to pass through with colourful weft threads. —Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026

Sateen is a silky-soft 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, 16 Oct. 2025

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