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Definition of quilt

as in comforter

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Made from fade-, pill-, and weather-resistant material, this quilt is built to last many seasons. — Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 For bedding upgrades, snap up this lightweight summer quilt and these cooling sheets. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Verb

Typically, the type of toilet paper that creates these problems is thick, multi-ply, or quilted toilet paper. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025 The Louisville Nimble Thimbles quilting guild donates hundreds of quilts annually to Norton Children's Hospital and other organizations. — Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quilt

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Noun

Beyond its lightweight design, this comforter is made with moisture-wicking tencel lyocell fibers in the fill to help combat constant night sweats.

— Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Add a set of cotton percale sheets for even more breathability, then when summer ends, use the lightweight quilt as a coverlet or bedspread over your comforter with warm flannel sheets.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of comforter

Verb

Some stylists braid the natural hair, then wrap hair extensions around each braid, while others braid cornrows and crochet the faux locs onto the natural hair with a latch hook.

— Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Crafting activities like crocheting, baking, painting and knitting are especially popular among young people looking for a way to slow down.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 5 June 2026

Definition of crochet

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Timeless paisleys, classic florals, modern geometric, and more quilt styles will effortlessly upgrade your bedspread without stretching your budget.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Oversized Blanket Lastly if your bed frame does not have a box spring, use an oversized bedspread or blanket.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 June 2026

Definition of bedspread

Verb

When finished, the collaborative project will knit together existing trail networks, connect 27 communities and include huts and hostels for overnight stays.

— Nina Keck, NPR, 9 July 2026
The indictment announced Thursday represents an effort by the government to streamline the case and knit the defendants together into a single conspiracy prosecution in Ohio.

— Julie Carr Smyth, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of knit

Noun

Add a set of cotton percale sheets for even more breathability, then when summer ends, use the lightweight quilt as a coverlet or bedspread over your comforter with warm flannel sheets.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
The grand French state beds of the 18th century traditionally encompassed a kit that included a bed frame, canopy, mattress, sheets, pillows, coverlet, and bolster.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026

Definition of coverlet

Verb

The legendary Bayeux Tapestry detailing William of Normandy’s 1066 conquest of England was embroidered, most likely by nuns, in England about 1,000 years ago.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
The premium embroidered detailing on this blouse is worth far more than its $46 sale price suggests, making now the best time to snag it while the deal lasts.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

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