Duvet: meaning, definitions and examples

A duvet is a type of bedding that is essentially a soft flat bag filled with down, feathers, wool, or a synthetic alternative. It's typically used with a removable cover, making it easy to clean and change styles.

• I bought a new duvet cover to match my bedroom decor
• The duvet keeps me warm during the cold winter nights

A comforter is a type of thick, quilted blanket filled with synthetic fiber. It’s usually used without a cover and is part of a bed-in-a-bag set that includes matching bedding accessories.

• The comforter on my bed is very fluffy and cozy
• I often choose a comforter pattern that matches my room's theme

A quilt is a type of bedding that is composed of three layers - a top, batting, and backing - that are stitched together in a decorative pattern. Quilts are often handmade or passed down through generations and can be used for warmth or decoration.

• My grandmother made a beautiful quilt for my wedding
• Quilts are perfect for adding a touch of elegance and history to a bedroom

An informal and widely used term, especially in the UK, for a soft, flat bag filled with down, feathers, or synthetic alternatives, typically used as a blanket on a bed.

• I need to buy a new duvet for the winter months.
• She snuggled under her duvet to keep warm.

A more specialized term, often used to refer to luxury bedding filled specifically with eider duck feathers. It has a very high thermal insulation property and is typically more expensive.

• The eiderdown quilt kept her incredibly warm during the harsh winter.
• He felt pampered sleeping under an eiderdown blanket.

Used to refer to a type of bedding that is a soft, flat bag filled with down, feathers, wool, or a synthetic alternative. Typically used for warmth and covered with a removable and washable cover.

• I need to buy a new duvet for the winter to stay warm at night.
• She changed the duvet cover to match the spring decor.

A decorative blanket that covers the entire bed, often reaching to the floor, and used primarily for aesthetic purposes rather than warmth.

• The new bedspread really brightens up the bedroom.
• She folded the bedspread carefully at the foot of the bed.

A lightweight, woven or quilted blanket that is used as a decorative layer on top of other bedding. Usually, it does not reach the floor.

• In the summer, we only use a coverlet instead of a heavy blanket.
• The coverlet is embroidered with beautiful patterns.