weft

noun

1
a
: a filling thread or yarn in weaving
b
: yarn used for the weft
2
: web, fabric
also : an article of woven fabric

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The architecture of the wig cap and the wefts stitched within are, however, notably more structured and fortified than the 3-star series, with tighter spacing and more deliberate stitching patterns. Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026 Sateen is a cotton fabric in a satin weave structure where the warps and wefts interlace at irregular intervals as compared to plain weave, Glusica explains. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 Cotton is sourced from Texas (warp) and Zimbabwe (weft), each chosen for its unique character. Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026 The buck is passed around as liberally as hair wefts in the show’s makeover episodes. Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weft

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse veptr weft, Old English wefan to weave — more at weave

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of weft was before the 12th century

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“Weft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weft. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

weft

noun
1
b
: yarn used for the woof
2
a
: woven fabric
b
: an article of woven fabric

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