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Blanket Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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blanket

blan-ket

🇺🇸 /ˈbɫæŋkət/ · 🇬🇧 /blˈæŋkɪt/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

on bed

A large piece of cloth used for keeping warm, especially on a bed.

Synonyms

cover, quilt, throw.

Examples of usage

  • She wrapped herself in a warm blanket.
  • The baby is sleeping under a soft blanket.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Something that covers or conceals something else.

Synonyms

cloak, covering, layer.

Examples of usage

  • A thick blanket of fog covered the city.
  • There was a blanket of silence over the room.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To cover completely with a thick layer.

Synonyms

coat, cover, envelop.

Examples of usage

  • The snow blanketed the ground.
  • The flowers were blanketed with petals.

Translations

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Quick facts about “blanket”

Blanket is a 2-syllable noun and verb (blan-ket). It is pronounced /ˈbɫæŋkət/ in American English and /blˈæŋkɪt/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 3 meanings, 9 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #6,494 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'blanket'

The word 'blanket' originated from Middle English 'blanket', which came from Old French 'blancquet', a diminutive of 'blanc' meaning white. Blankets have been used for centuries to keep warm, with evidence of their existence dating back to ancient civilizations. They have become a symbol of comfort and coziness in many cultures.

See also: blank, blankness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,494 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.