1
: a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
2
: a doubled edge, strip, insert, or seam (as on a garment) for ornament or reinforcement
3
a
: a ridge or lump raised on the body (as by a blow or allergic reaction)
b
: a heavy blow
welted; welting; welts
Examples of welt in a Sentence
Noun
I'll hand ye a few welts with me stick and then we'll see how ye feel!
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Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Mar. 2026
Tonges exited with an orthopedic walking boot on his right foot while Purdy, dressing at his locker, had a white bandage wrapped around his left knee and red welts on his back.
—Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2026
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Baggy Shorts offer a generous fit with deep pleats, sitting well below the knee with slash pockets, welt back pockets, and co-branded finishing throughout.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Temperature swings, from a hot shower or very cold air, may intensify or cause the formation of new welts.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Mar. 2026
Tonges exited with an orthopedic walking boot on his right foot while Purdy, dressing at his locker, had a white bandage wrapped around his left knee and red welts on his back.
—Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
They are welted onto a rugged Ben outsole with deeper cleats and a rugged undersole tread pattern, secured with yellow welt stitching.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Baggy Shorts offer a generous fit with deep pleats, sitting well below the knee with slash pockets, welt back pockets, and co-branded finishing throughout.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for welt
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“Welt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welt. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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welt
noun
: a ridge or lump raised on the body (as by a blow or an allergic reaction)
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