IPA: /kwɪlt/
KK: /kwɪlt/
To create a blanket made of layers of fabric stitched together, often with decorative patterns.
She loves to quilt during the winter months when it's cold outside.
Past: quilted
Past Participle: quilted
A type of bed cover made from two layers of fabric with padding in between, often decorated with stitching patterns.
She spread the colorful quilt over the bed before guests arrived.
To make a quilt by sewing together layers of fabric, often with padding in between.
She decided to quilt a beautiful blanket for her friend.
Past: quilted
Past Participle: quilted
Quilt → The word 'quilt' originates from the Latin 'culcita' (meaning a stuffed sack or mattress) and passed through Old French 'cuilte' (meaning a coverlet). The term refers to a bed covering made of two layers of fabric stitched together, often with padding in between.
Think of a 'stuffed sack' ('culcita') that is used as a cover for warmth — that's why a quilt is a cozy bed covering.