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
quilted; quilting; quilts
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
quilter
noun
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
The event features nearly two dozen local artisans and small businesses selling their goods, ranging from ornaments, decor and jewelry to soaps, quilts and baked goods.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Cue the regal quilted Flora floor-length dress with a high collar and zipped up in the front or, in a stunning dark version for La Contessa, the floral pattern is rendered on a black background and has leg-of-lamb sleeves.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Noun
If your bed could use a cozy upgrade, this quilt is a simple way to refresh your space for any season.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
The event features nearly two dozen local artisans and small businesses selling their goods, ranging from ornaments, decor and jewelry to soaps, quilts and baked goods.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Our editors regularly keep their sleep collections in rotation, especially the quilted blankets and plush duvet inserts during winter months, though the entire collection spans bath towels, bed sheets, duvet covers, and loungewear, along with giftable sets.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Cue the regal quilted Flora floor-length dress with a high collar and zipped up in the front or, in a stunning dark version for La Contessa, the floral pattern is rendered on a black background and has leg-of-lamb sleeves.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilt. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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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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