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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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Different motivations keep the women of 13th Avenue quilting. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 Nov. 2025 Nissan’s top-tier Pathfinder Platinum model has been upgraded to include appointments found on premium brand models including seats with a quilting pattern and 20-inch wheels. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025 Burgundy quilting lines the tongue, while the rest of the interior is also quilted in black. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025 From classic quilting square patterns, such as the wedding ring, to creative pieces featuring animals like a bee and a cow, the trail offers a colorful way to experience the county. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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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