quilt

1 of 2

noun

ˈkwilt 

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

b

: patchwork quilt sense 1

2

: something that is quilted or resembles a quilt

a quilt of houses and parks

quilt

2 of 2

verb

quilted; quilting; quilts

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

1

: to make quilts

2

: to do quilted work

quilter noun

Examples of quilt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

From vintage advertisements or postcards pinned to the wall to grandma’s quilt draped over the living room sofa, adding a secondhand touch will help your home connect to the past. —Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024

From $325 per night. BOOK NOW The Garden House in Alder, Montana This log cottage maintains its historic feel with vintage quilts, a farm table, tin cans holding kitchen utensils, and its shelves of antiques. —Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024

Verb

This chevron quilted vest, long puffer coat, and faux shearling jacket are equal parts comfy and stylish to keep you warm all season. —Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024

One picture of a man in a red fleece paired with some quilted trousers, feels particularly relevant in 2024, while the same onion-quilt pattern speaks to the vogue for liner jackets, spearheaded by brands such as Uniqlo and Marfa Stance. —Zoe Whitfield, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English quilte mattress, quilt, from Anglo-French coilte, from Latin culcita mattress

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1555, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Phrases Containing quilt

• crazy quilt
• patchwork quilt

Kids Definition

quilt

1 of 2 noun

ˈkwilt 

: 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