quilt Definition and Meaning in English (quilt definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Quilt definition: A warm bed covering made from two layers of fabric with a soft material like cotton or wool stitched between them.

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Definitions of Quilt

  1. 1noun

    A warm bed covering made from two layers of fabric with a soft material like cotton or wool stitched between them.

  2. 2verb

    To sew together layers of fabric with padding in between to create a warm covering or decorative item.

Example Sentences

casual

“She spent hours stitching the intricate patterns on the quilt.”

casual

“My grandmother made me a beautiful patchwork quilt for my birthday.”

Inflected Word Forms

gerundquilting
agent nounquilter
adjectivequilted

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

quilt topcollocation

The finished top layer of a quilt before it is layered with batting and backing.

quilt blockcollocation

A component of a quilt, typically a square, made of smaller pieces of fabric sewn together.

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Quilt definition: A warm bed covering made from two layers of fabric with a soft material like cotton or wool stitched between them.
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'Quilt' translates to 'quilt' in English. Quilt definition: A warm bed covering made from two layers of fabric with a soft material like cotton or wool stitched between them.
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