felting

1 of 2

noun

felt·​ing ˈfel-tiŋ 

plural feltings

1

: the process of making felt

—often used before another noun

felting supplies

felting projects

2

: felt

felting

2 of 2

present participle of felt entry 2

Examples of felting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for felting

• belting
• melting
• pelting
• smelting
• remelting