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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With her residency, which runs through December, DeLaVara is exploring the legacy of African American quilting with contemporary painting and fiber art. Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025 The prices are based on the shell material and the fill, as well as the craftsmanship and quilting of the piece. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025 Hobbies like quilting, photography, music, theater, dance, or creative writing can help. Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 27 Aug. 2025 There were farming categories (chickens, pumpkins, watermelons), and artistic categories (photography, quilting, painting). Tobis Heimbach, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quilting

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 18 Sep. 2025.

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quilting

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