quilting

noun

quilt·​ing ˈkwil-tiŋ How to pronounce quilting (audio)
Synonyms of quiltingnext
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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The collection focuses on recognizable patterns, color and quilting details, adapted for a multigenerational customer, and designed to sell across channels. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 Downtown, the National Quilt Museum is among the nation’s premier destinations for contemporary quilting and fiber arts, displaying work by primarily women artists. Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026 Butler, a Howard University cum laude alum, is credited with creating a new genre of quilting using photographs and sketches that celebrate Black life in life-size stunning portraits. Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 4 May 2026 Burstyn plays one of the elder women in the quilting circle while Angelou portrays Anna, a wise and observant member of the group. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 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 18 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

quilting

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