Coverlet: meaning, definitions and examples
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coverlet
[ หkสvษrlษชt ]
bedding
A coverlet is a lightweight bedspread or blanket, usually decorative and used as an extra layer on top of the sheets. It is often quilted or woven and can add a touch of elegance to a bedroom.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The coverlet on the bed matched the curtains perfectly.
- She folded the coverlet neatly at the foot of the bed.
- I love the intricate designs on this coverlet.
- The coverlet provided an extra layer of warmth during the winter.
- The coverlet was made of soft, luxurious fabric.
Translations
Translations of the word "coverlet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cobertor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคตเคฐเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช รberwurf
๐ฎ๐ฉ selimut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะบัะธะฒะฐะปะพ
๐ต๐ฑ narzuta
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใใผ
๐ซ๐ท couverture
๐ช๐ธ cobertor
๐น๐ท รถrtรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฎ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุทุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ pลikrรฝvka
๐ธ๐ฐ prikrรฝvka
๐จ๐ณ ่ฆ็็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ odeja
๐ฎ๐ธ รกbreiรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะผัะปาั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแคแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถrtรผk
๐ฒ๐ฝ cobertor
Etymology
The word 'coverlet' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'covret', meaning 'to cover'. It was used to describe a covering for a bed or a horse. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to a decorative bedspread or blanket. Coverlets have been used for centuries to add beauty and warmth to bedrooms, and they continue to be popular in modern home decor.
See also: cover, coverage, coverall, coveralls, covered, covering, coverings, covers, covert, recover, uncover, uncoverable, uncovered, uncovering, uncoverings, undercover.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,484, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27481 ignorantly
- 27482 exhumed
- 27483 rapier
- 27484 coverlet
- 27485 maltreated
- 27486 puck
- 27487 redound
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