NYT Dictionary

QUILT

/ˈkwɪlt/
NounVerbQUILTquilt · 1 syllableGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023

Meaning

A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English quilte, quylte, from Anglo-Norman quilte and Old French coilte, cuilte (compare French couette), from Latin culcita. Doublet of quoit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

comfortercomfortpuffafghanappliquebedclothesbeddingbedspreadblanketclothes

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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