quilted

American  

[kwil-tid] / ˈkwɪl tɪd /

adjective

1. resembling a quilt, as in texture, design, stitching, etc.

2. padded, filled, or stitched in the manner of a quilt.

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Other Word Forms

• unquilted adjective

Etymology

Origin of quilted

First recorded in 1525–35; quilt + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Vera Bradley, the maker of quilted bags and accessories, is changing strategy again following a rebrand that de-emphasized its signature florals and patterns—and left some of its loyal consumers fuming.

From The Wall Street Journal

When she ran out of ferns that were real, she invented fictional ferns: the quilted fern, which died down each winter into a soft and cozy clump.

From Literature

A quilted tablecloth memorialized the address numbers of all the homes on the street.

From Los Angeles Times

He leans slightly toward his longtime comedy partner, who provides a colorful counterpoint in a quilted zip-front jacket covered in a riot of paisley patterns.

From Los Angeles Times

You see, vatnik originally referred to a quilted cotton jacket, the kind worn by Soviet workers, soldiers and prisoners alike.

From Salon

Related Words

• cushioned