quilting

1 of 2

noun

quilt·​ing ˈkwil-tiŋ 

1

: material that is quilted or used for making quilts

2

: the process of quilting

quilting

2 of 2

present participle of quilt entry 2

Examples of quilting in a Sentence

Noun

Her hobbies include knitting and quilting.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Traditional liners add warmth without the bulk of a heavier coat, and many feature the distinctive curved stitching known as onion quilting, a detail that still shows up in current outerwear. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Liner jackets, known for their lightweight construction and distinctive quilting, have made their way from military surplus stores into modern wardrobes and designer collections. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

The Heyes Peak collection comprises five styles for men and women including a jacket, parka, hooded jacket and three-in-one parka, some featuring scalloped quilting. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Gee’s Bend Gee’s Bend, also known as Boykin, is a rural African American community with a quilting legacy that reaches far beyond Alabama. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for quilting

• lilting
• silting
• tilting
• wilting

Kids Definition

quilting

noun

quilt·​ing

1

: material that is quilted or used for making quilts

2

: the process of quilting