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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Joann, the place to buy fabric and quilting supplies, will disappear. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025 Dinah Miller, an enslaved woman who was brought to the plantation in 1859, sparked the community’s generational interest in quilting. Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025 The jackets’ signature parachute quilting is made of sustainable, recycled or surplus material. Samantha Conti, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025 Hobbies like knitting, sewing and quilting are helping Seattleites of all ages rediscover textile crafts, build new skills and invest time creating clothing that will last. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 11 Dec. 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 6 Mar. 2025.

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quilting

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