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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Pursuing Education The benefits of new learning don't stop at quilting and photography. Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026 Those close to the royal say Kate wanted to highlight how sewing and quilting bring people together. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 Christine Conrad Lane Christine Conrad Lane, 49, was extremely creative and passionate about quilting, sewing, photography and numerous other crafts and artistic pursuits. Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 27 Jan. 2026 Artists can work in any medium from painting and photography to glass, jewelry and quilting. Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 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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