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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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Along a dirt road off the narrow highway that hugs the northern shore the taro leaves extend like waving hands from the quilt of rectangular pools so shallow that the birds in them stand with their leg joints exposed.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Vera Bradley Miramar Weekender Constructed from 100 percent cotton, the weekender is soft yet durable, with Vera Bradley’s signature quilted texture that’s as snuggly as your favorite blanket.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
European Linen Stripe Quilt If part of your fall bedding upgrade includes incorporating more colors and patterns into your space, this striped quilt comes in multiple neutral shades and is a mid-weight option for cooler months.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Along a dirt road off the narrow highway that hugs the northern shore the taro leaves extend like waving hands from the quilt of rectangular pools so shallow that the birds in them stand with their leg joints exposed.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
Find quilted bedding that will be the perfect transitional fabric for this in-between weather while days may still be warm but nights are finally cool.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Vera Bradley Miramar Weekender Constructed from 100 percent cotton, the weekender is soft yet durable, with Vera Bradley’s signature quilted texture that’s as snuggly as your favorite blanket.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilt. Accessed 24 Sep. 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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