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

The fabric of the Ghetto is the warp and weft of its social existence. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Momotaro Jeans incorporates up to 42 percent silk in the weft of select styles, with jeans retailing for over $700. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Labranderas, those who practice labrado, remake the cloth itself, counting and reweaving threads between the warp and the weft to create structure. — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026

Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair. — Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026

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