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

Only the lengthwise, or warp, yarns are dyed, while the crosswise, or weft, yarns remain undyed, giving denim its characteristic blue face and lighter underside. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Finishing — Softening, drying, weft straightening, stenter setting and pre-shrinking. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Briogeo Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection & Heat Protectant Crème delivers heat protection up to 450 degrees while helping control frizz for as long as 48 hours, according to third-party testing on human hair wefts. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026

The fabric of the Ghetto is the warp and weft of its social existence. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 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