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bed cover

bed cover

1 1.0
A large cloth that lies on top of a bed to protect it and make it look nice
  • noun
  • /bɛd ˈkʌvər/
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  • After washing, I placed the fresh bed cover on the bed for a cozy look.

Examples

  • Do you guys know that feeling where it's like winter time and when you wake up, it's so cold in your room that the bed covers feel so crisp?

  • "She smoothed her hand along the bed cover.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • All the bed covers were on the floor and the windows were wide open.

  • Her face wasted away until nothing but her hard, bitter eyes showed above the bed covers.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • There's literally just a queen bed cover Oh my God look at the inside that's so cute.

  • I've been told that you're in charge of bed covers.

  • Alex could already feel the smooth bed cover of his mother's bed pressed against his cheek as he lay sideways facing the television.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • Propped against a headboard, Alain cradles Katrina in his arms underneath bed covers.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • The quilted bed cover added a touch of elegance to the room.

  • She chose a vibrant bed cover to brighten up her bedroom decor.

Synonyms

quilt
vsbed cover
140 1.2

A warm blanket of two layers of fabric stitched together with soft filling

is the general decorative or protective layer not necessarily made with stitched filling
blanket
vsbed cover
96 2.8

A thick layer that covers a surface, for example fog or snow

is more specifically a decorative or protective layer for a sleeping surface
bedspread
vsbed cover
22 1.4

A decorative cover spread over a bed that covers the sheets and blankets

is the general decorative or protective layer rather than only a top cover
spread
vsbed cover
5 2.7

A cloth that covers a bed for warmth or style

is the general protective decorative layer rather than a room styling accessory
coverlet
vsbed cover
4 7.7

A decorative cloth for a bed like a thin quilt

is the broader decorative or protective layer not limited to quilting style
bedcover
vsbed cover
2 1.3

A large cloth that covers a bed to make it look nice and keep it warm

is the general decorative or protective layer used for cleanliness and ornament
counterpane
vsbed cover
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A decorative cover for a bed like a quilt or bedspread

is the general decorative or protective layer, not a specifically traditional term
bed covering
vsbed cover
1 1.5

A cloth placed on a bed to keep you warm or make it look nice

is the simple term for a decorative or protective layer on a sleeping surface
quilted bedspread
vsbed cover
2.9

A thin sewn blanket you put on a bed for warmth or decoration

is the general term for a decorative protective layer regardless of stitching
coverlid
vsbed cover
  • Archaic
9.9

A cloth like a quilt or blanket that covers a bed

is the modern general term for any decorative or protective top layer
bedquilt
vsbed cover
3.4

A thick blanket that covers a bed to keep you warm

focuses more on decorative or protective use rather than primarily warmth

How Protective

duvet
9 3.0
comforter
  • US
19 2.5
bed cover
1 1.0
bedspread
22 1.4
bedsheet
11 1.0

Surface Forms

bed cover singular
bed covers plural

Morphology

bed + cover

The meaning 'a decorative or protective covering placed over a bed' is directly and compositionally derived from 'bed' (sleeping furniture) + 'cover' (an object that covers or protects). This straightforward noun compound follows common cross-linguistic patterns and would be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.

Etymology

The noun bed cover comes from the simple idea of a cloth that covers the bed, like a blanket put on top to protect the sheets and make the room look nice. So, it now means 'a decorative or protective covering placed over a bed'.