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Quilted: meaning, definitions and examples

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quilted

 

[ ˈkwɪltɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

bedding material

Made of two layers of cloth with a layer of wool, cotton, or other filling in between, stitched in patterns or tufted through all thicknesses in order to prevent the filling from shifting.

Synonyms

padded, stitched, tufted

Examples of usage

  • The quilted blanket kept me warm during the cold winter nights.
  • She wore a quilted jacket to stay cozy in the chilly weather.
Context #2 | Verb

sewing

To stitch together two layers of fabric with padding in between, usually in a decorative pattern.

Synonyms

embroider, sew, stitch

Examples of usage

  • She quilted a beautiful design on the pillow cover.
  • My grandmother taught me how to quilt when I was young.

Translations

Translations of the word "quilted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acolchoado

🇮🇳 क्विल्टेड

🇩🇪 gesteppt

🇮🇩 berlapis

🇺🇦 стьобаний

🇵🇱 pikowany

🇯🇵 キルティング加工された

🇫🇷 matelassé

🇪🇸 acolchado

🇹🇷 kapitone

🇰🇷 퀼트 처리된

🇸🇦 مبطن

🇨🇿 prošívaný

🇸🇰 prešívaný

🇨🇳 绗缝的

🇸🇮 prešito

🇮🇸 bútasaumað

🇰🇿 жастықталған

🇬🇪 ნაჭრის

🇦🇿 yastıqlı

🇲🇽 acolchado

Etymology

The word 'quilted' originated from the Middle English word 'quylte', which came from the Latin word 'culcita' meaning mattress or cushion. Quilting has a long history, with evidence of quilted textiles dating back to ancient Egypt and China. Quilting became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages, and it has evolved over time into the intricate and decorative quilts we see today.

See also: quilting, quiltmaking.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,295, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.