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

Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts. —Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024

Woven and Weft Queen Quilt Set Add a layer of warmth to the guest bed with this quilt set that’s suitable for year-round use. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024

Verb

The bright red quilted coats featured white faux fur trim along the collar, cuffs and hem, showcasing a classic Santa Claus aesthetic. —Ty Gaskins, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024

Corduroy bomber jacket: on sale for $49 Original price: $89.95 A Hollister corduroy bomber jacket is made from a comfortable quilted corduroy fabric and is designed with a bomber silhouette to give plenty of room for layering. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 17 Dec. 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