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bedspread

noun
bed·​spread | \ ˈbed-ˌspred How to pronounce bedspread (audio) \

Definition of bedspread

: a usually ornamental cloth cover for a bed

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Synonyms for bedspread

Synonyms

bedcover (also bedcovering), counterpane, coverlet, hap [dialect], spread

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Examples of bedspread in a Sentence

a beautiful bedspread that is a reproduction of an 18th-century design

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Compared to the Roy family homes, the Pierces’s Tern Haven is shabby chic: chintz, worn Chesterfield sofas, paisley bedspreads. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, "Let’s Talk About the Clothes on “Succession”," 6 Sep. 2019 Elvis appears on a bedspread, the shower curtain and luggage (from a trip to Graceland). Daily Pilot, "It’s now or never: Yorba Linda seniors will tie the knot at the 20th annual Elvis Festival," 16 Aug. 2019 Consider a better mattress or a new bedspread in soothing colors to make sleeping heavenly. Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, "Horoscope for July 31, 2019: Happy birthday Dean Cane; Cancer, watch your eating and sleeping habits," 31 July 2019 The nine 19th-century quilts on display are not your classic, staid bedspreads made of scraps. Washington Post, "Don’t sleep on this Smithsonian quilt exhibit," 1 Aug. 2019 John Shaffner, the show’s assistant art director tells the story of how Blanche’s banana leaf bedspread and matching wallpaper came to be in Jim Colucci’s book Golden Girls Forever. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "The Golden Girls Production Designer Slept with Blanche’s Iconic Bedspread to Keep It from Being Stolen," 9 July 2019 Bedding/linens Pillow and pillowcases Blanket Duvet/bedspread Mattress pad Towels Wash cloths Twin XL sheet set School supplies (Just bring the basics. Jan Burns, Houston Chronicle, "Dorm room basics: What to pack, what to leave behind," 31 July 2019 Evidence at his murder trial allegedly linked him by dog hair, carpet and bedspread fibers and witnesses to some of the 10 boys’ cases. Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, "Man Recounts Fleeing as Child From 'Atlanta Monster' Suspect Wayne Williams: 'He Was on a Mission’," 25 July 2019 Fans of The Golden Girls may remember Blanche's room featuring the famous banana leaf motif, formally known as Martinique, on her walls and bedspread. Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, "‘Good Bones’ Fans Spot Similarity to Blanche Devereaux's Bedroom on ‘Golden Girls’," 18 July 2019

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First Known Use of bedspread

1820, in the meaning defined above

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bedspread

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bedspread

: a decorative cover for a bed

bedspread

noun
bed·​spread | \ ˈbed-ˌspred How to pronounce bedspread (audio) \

Kids Definition of bedspread

: a decorative top covering for a bed

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