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 buck is passed around as liberally as hair wefts in the show’s makeover episodes. —Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026

The cashmere is sourced from Mongolia and features 5.5 percent cashmere woven into the weft. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026

All the while we will be encouraged by our steadfast belief that the sacred garment that is our country needs us, its warp and weft threads. —Scott Santarosa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026

Calik Denim bowed Curve, a technology that blocked bagging in the weft while creating a push-up effect for the bottom without sacrificing comfort. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 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