Duvet: meaning, definitions and examples

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duvet

[ ˈduːveɪ ]

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bedding

A duvet is a soft flat bag filled with down, feathers, or other synthetic materials, used as a covering on a bed.

Synonyms

comforter, quilt

Examples of usage

She wrapped herself in the warm duvet.
I need to buy a new duvet for my bed.

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British English

A duvet is a large, soft, flat bag filled with feathers or artificial material which you put on top of you in bed instead of a sheet and blankets.

Synonyms

eiderdown

Examples of usage

She kicked off the duvet in her sleep.
He prefers a duvet to traditional blankets.

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general

A duvet is a bed covering with a soft filling, usually made of feathers or synthetic fibers, and encased in cotton or a similar fabric.

Synonyms

bedspread, coverlet

Examples of usage

The duvet cover needs to be washed.
I prefer a lightweight duvet in the summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "duvet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 edredom

🇮🇳 रजाई

🇩🇪 Bettdecke

🇮🇩 selimut

🇺🇦 ковдра

🇵🇱 kołdra

🇯🇵 掛け布団

🇫🇷 couette

🇪🇸 edredón

🇹🇷 yorgan

🇰🇷 이불

🇸🇦 لحاف

🇨🇿 přikrývka

🇸🇰 paplón

🇨🇳 羽绒被

🇸🇮 odeja

🇮🇸 sæng

🇰🇿 көрпе

🇬🇪 საბანი

🇦🇿 yorğan

🇲🇽 edredón

Word origin

The word 'duvet' originated in France in the mid-18th century. It comes from the Old French word 'duvet', meaning down, which in turn comes from the Latin word 'dūcus', meaning soft. Originally, duvets were a luxury item filled with down feathers that only the wealthy could afford. Over time, they became more widely available and are now a common bedding item in many households around the world.