weft

noun

ˈweft 

1

a

: a filling thread or yarn in weaving

b

: yarn used for the weft

2

: web, fabric

also : an article of woven fabric

Examples of weft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the rest of them carried waist-length wefts, Leavitt stuck to an unusual-for-Utah chin-skimming bob. —Anneke Knot, Glamour, 14 May 2025

Its architecture mirrors the sturdy structure of warp and weft, the two basic elements to weaving, symbolizing the enduring strength of community, unity and creativity. —Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Hui said fabrics that look like they’re made with 100 percent cotton continue to be in high demand, nothing that mill can achieve by using 100 percent Tencel in the weft. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025

This helps the weft yarns lay flat, giving fabrics that are distressed and destroyed a cleaner look. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse veptr weft, Old English wefan to weave — more at weave

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing weft

• weft knit

Kids Definition

weft

noun

ˈweft 

1

a

: woof entry 1 sense 1

b

: yarn used for the woof

2

a

: woven fabric

b

: an article of woven fabric