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quilt

[kwilt]

quilt Definition

  • 1a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching, typically applied in a decorative design
  • 2a knitted or woven fabric with a design resembling such a bed covering

Using quilt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quilt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She made a quilt for her granddaughter's birthday.

  • Example

    The quilt was made of scraps of fabric from old clothes.

  • Example

    The quilt was passed down from generation to generation.

quilt Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with quilt

  • a jacket with a quilted lining for warmth

    Example

    He wore a quilted jacket to keep warm in the winter.

  • a bag made of quilted fabric

    Example

    She carried her laptop in a quilted bag.

  • a bedspread made of quilted fabric

    Example

    The quilted bedspread added a cozy touch to the bedroom.

Origins of quilt

from Latin 'culcita', meaning 'mattress'

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Summary: quilt in Brief

A 'quilt' [kwilt] is a bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching. It can also refer to a knitted or woven fabric with a design resembling such a bed covering. 'Quilt' is often used in phrases like 'quilted jacket' and 'quilted bedspread.'

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