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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For artists like Kim Brownell, there’s no need to pick a lane between traditional and modern quilting. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 And then there’s the use of fibers like raffia, which is turned into clothing using techniques like lace-making, applique and quilting. — CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 And Lafayette 148’s interest in quilting was evident the brand’s geometric denim skirt, jeans and peplum jacket. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 The new center has space for exhibits, oral history initiatives, artist residencies, community quilting projects, public speaker series and other programming. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quilting

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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 14 Oct. 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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