quilting

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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

quilting

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present participle of quilt entry 2

Examples of quilting in a Sentence

Noun Her hobbies include knitting and quilting.
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Noun
Bring lunch and a portable, non-messy handwork project — knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, felting, and more — for an informal gathering of makers. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Her hobbies include quilting, gardening and refurbishing furniture with Bill, with Hiers often adding the finishing touches by staining and painting their projects. — Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 17 Aug. 2026 These days, hands-on, old-fashioned activities like knitting, crocheting, gardening, and quilting appear are having a moment among younger adults like me. — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026 Bill enjoys building furniture while Karen stains and paints the pieces, in addition to quilting and gardening. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quilting

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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quilting

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

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