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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Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Best Wayfair Labor Day Bedding Deals Top-quality bedding, like reversible quilts, pillowcases, and duvet covers, is included in Wayfair’s sale, and prices start as low as $20.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 29 Aug. 2025
The bag is crafted with 100 percent cotton and features the brand’s signature quilted texture that feels soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Curio includes pieces by Andrea Larsen (a ceramist working out of Maryville, whose art takes inspiration from the patterns and designs of quilts) as well as works by Garrett Durland, (a potter in Oak Ridge who crafts ceramic vessels and objects with a 3D printer).
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Best Wayfair Labor Day Bedding Deals Top-quality bedding, like reversible quilts, pillowcases, and duvet covers, is included in Wayfair’s sale, and prices start as low as $20.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The sole is grippy enough to handle wet, muddy surfaces, while the water-resistant, quilted upper will keep your feet remarkably cozy and dry.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 29 Aug. 2025
The bag is crafted with 100 percent cotton and features the brand’s signature quilted texture that feels soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilt. Accessed 4 Sep. 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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