1
a
: a bed coverlet of two layers of cloth filled with padding (such as down or batting) held in place by ties or stitched designs
2
: something that is quilted or resembles a quilt
a quilt of houses and parks
quilted; quilting; quilts
1
a
: to fill, pad, or line like a quilt
b(1)
: to stitch, sew, or cover with lines or patterns like those used in quilts
(2)
: to stitch (designs) through layers of cloth
c
: to fasten between two pieces of material
2
: to stitch or sew in layers with padding in between
quilter
noun
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
El Camino Quilters is a nonprofit group that donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups including Rady Children’s Hospital, Senior centers, hospitals, police and military.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Rachel accessorized her casual look with a black baseball cap, white sneakers and black oversized quilted purse.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Noun
From breezy comforters to quilts, Parachute Home has an extensive line of all-natural essentials that have established their reputation as an authority in organic bedding and a favorite brand of ours.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
El Camino Quilters is a nonprofit group that donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups including Rady Children’s Hospital, Senior centers, hospitals, police and military.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Verb
Burnham Square The daughter-in-law of owner Janis Witham uses this quilting block pattern.
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—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Rachel accessorized her casual look with a black baseball cap, white sneakers and black oversized quilted purse.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilt. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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quilt
1 of 2 noun
: a bed cover made of two layers of cloth with a filling of wool, cotton, or down held together by patterned stitching
quilt
2 of 2 verb
: to construct (as by padding, covering with patterns, or sewing layers together) like a quilt
quilter
noun
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