quilting

noun

quilt·​ing ˈkwil-tiŋ How to pronounce quilting (audio)
1
: material that is quilted or used for making quilts
2
: the process of quilting

Examples of quilting in a Sentence

Her hobbies include knitting and quilting.
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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of quilting was in 1598

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“Quilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilting. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

quilting

noun
quilt·​ing
1
: material that is quilted or used for making quilts
2
: the process of quilting
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