felting

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noun

felt·​ing ˈfel-tiŋ How to pronounce felting (audio)
plural feltings
1
: the process of making felt
—often used before another noun
felting supplies
felting projects
2
: felt

felting

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present participle of felt entry 2

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Noun
Bring lunch and a portable, non-messy handwork project — knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, felting, and more — for an informal gathering of makers. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Sheep-to-souvenir felting — Lapland, Finland Part of a Finland Family Holiday, this workshop takes place on a remote estate outside Rovaniemi. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026 Sheep-to-souvenir felting — Lapland, Finland. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 Courses span a Saturday morning sewing club for kids ages 8 to 12 to six-session sewing bootcamps to specific courses on denim felting, hand embroidery and kite making. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for felting

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of felting was circa 1621

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“Felting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/felting. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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