Quilt: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งต
quilt
[ kwษชlt ]
bedding accessory
A quilt is a bed covering made of two layers of fabric with a layer of padding in between, typically stitched together in a decorative pattern.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The quilt on her bed was handmade and passed down through generations.
- She snuggled under the warm quilt on the cold winter night.
assemble from pieces
To quilt means to stitch together layers of fabric with padding in between to create a bed covering or other item.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She quilted a beautiful table runner for the dining room.
- Let's quilt a blanket for the baby shower gift.
Translations
Translations of the word "quilt" in other languages:
๐ต๐น colcha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Steppdecke
๐ฎ๐ฉ selimut tambal sulam
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฒะดัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ koลdra
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใซใ
๐ซ๐ท courtepointe
๐ช๐ธ colcha
๐น๐ท yorgan
๐ฐ๐ท ํผํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญุงู
๐จ๐ฟ proลกรญvanรก deka
๐ธ๐ฐ preลกรญvanรก prikrรฝvka
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ preลกita odeja
๐ฎ๐ธ bรบtasaumsteppi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉัะฟะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแฃแแ แกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yorฤan
๐ฒ๐ฝ colcha
Etymology
The word 'quilt' originated from the Latin word 'culcita' meaning a stuffed sack. The art of quilting dates back to ancient Egypt and China, where quilts were used for warmth and decoration. Quilting became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages, and in America, it became a common practice among settlers. Today, quilting continues to be a beloved craft and art form.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,105, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15102 associative
- 15103 cooperated
- 15104 buoyant
- 15105 quilt
- 15106 injecting
- 15107 animosity
- 15108 vanquished
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