quilting

noun

quilt·​ing ˈkwil-tiŋ How to pronounce quilting (audio)
1
: material that is quilted or used for making quilts
2
: the process of quilting

Examples of quilting in a Sentence

Her hobbies include knitting and quilting.
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The exhibition highlights the island’s deep connection to art through a wide array of mediums, including quilting, textile installations, polaroids, jewelry, foliage and more. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024 The quilting paired with the corduroy collar and simple button closure makes this an easy jacket to dress up or dress down. Carly Totten, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024 The interior details -- intricate quilting, wood paneling, satiny leather -- are still classic Bentley. Morgan Korn, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2024 The newest member of the Tabby family gains even more aura points thanks to its leather quilting. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quilting 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of quilting was in 1598

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“Quilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilting. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

quilting

noun
quilt·​ing
1
: material that is quilted or used for making quilts
2
: the process of quilting
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