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Definition of quilting

quilting

/ˈkwɪl.tɪŋ/
quilt · ing
Plural:quiltings
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Adjective:quilted
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quilting Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The craft, process, or technique of stitching together layers of fabric with a soft padding of down, wool, or cotton batting in between to create decorative bedcovers, garments, or textile art.

Example

"She learned traditional patchwork quilting from her grandmother and now enters her designs in regional craft fairs."

2

Quilted fabric or material consisting of stitched and padded layers, or the decorative pattern of stitching used to hold such layers together.

Example

"The winter coat features diamond-patterned quilting on the lining for added warmth and durability."

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• Rhymes for quilting

• Nearby Words

quilt
quilted
quilter
quilting
quimper
quin
quina

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'quilt', which comes from Middle English 'quilte', borrowed from Old French 'cuilte' and ultimately from Latin 'culcita', meaning a mattress, cushion, or stuffed sack.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quilting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quilting
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