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blanket

blanket

373 1.0
A large soft cloth you use on a bed to keep warm
  • noun
  • /ˈblæŋkɪt/
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  • On the mattress, neatly spread out, was the red blanket he'd had for years.
  • electric blanket
  • wrapped in a blanket
  • covered with a blanket

And a really nice big blanket, Super soft.

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Examples

Synonyms

quilt
vsblanket
140 1.2

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

is a plain large soft cloth used for warmth rather than a filled stitched cover
throw
vsblanket
20 3.0

A light blanket used for warmth or decoration on furniture

is thicker and meant mainly to keep a person warm in bed rather than decorate
comforter
vsblanket
  • US
19 2.5

A thick bed covering filled with warm material for sleeping

is a simple soft cloth used for warmth rather than a thick stitched filled cover
duvet
vsblanket
9 3.0

A soft quilted blanket used on a bed to keep you warm

is an unfilled large cloth used mainly to keep a person warm on a bed
afghan
vsblanket
7 4.2

A warm blanket made from many knitted squares that you use on a bed or as a shawl

is a plain large bed cloth for warmth rather than a handmade decorative piece
electric blanket
vsblanket
5 3.5

A blanket heated by electricity with a control to set the temperature

is passive relying on insulation for warmth rather than electric heating
blanky
vsblanket
  • Baby Talk
2 7.9

A child's soft blanket that gives comfort

is a larger general bed cloth used for warmth rather than a child's comfort object
bed covering
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1 1.5

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

is a specific large soft cloth mainly for warmth rather than a general decorative cover
bedquilt
vsblanket
3.4

A thick blanket that covers a bed to keep you warm

is a large soft cloth used for warmth rather than a stitched layered cover
Mackinaw blanket
vsblanket
  • Archaic
9.7

A thick wool blanket with a red and black plaid that keeps you warm

is a general large soft bed cloth not limited to heavy plaid regional types
coverlid
vsblanket
  • Archaic
9.9

A cloth like a quilt or blanket that covers a bed

is the common large soft bed covering term rather than a dated name
terry blanket
vsblanket
3.1

A soft blanket that soaks up water and feels like a towel

is a large soft bed cloth used mainly for warmth rather than absorbency

Compounds

wet blanket
  • Offensive
7 5.6

A person who makes other people lose interest or excitement

6 2.1

A small sausage wrapped in dough and baked as a snack

A blanket heated by electricity with a control to set the temperature

security blanket
  • Informal
3 3.6

An object or habit a person uses to feel calm when nervous

2 3.2

A large blanket that covers a horse to keep it warm or protect it

1 5.5

A general word used to include many different things, groups, or ideas

A thick cloth or pad placed under a saddle to protect a horse's back and soak up sweat

security blanket
  • Baby Talk
1 3.2

A soft blanket or toy a child carries for comfort

A plant with bright yellow, red or purple flowers often grown in gardens

blanket stitch
  • Specialized
5.8

A strong decorative stitch for the edge of thick fabric to stop fraying

9.7

A thick wool blanket with a red and black plaid that keeps you warm

A small wildflower from the central United States with yellow petals and a red center

A soft blanket that soaks up water and feels like a towel

A soft, smooth layer that covers an area like mist or snow

How Warm

comforter
  • US
19 2.5
duvet
9 3.0
blanket
373 1.0
throw
20 3.0
shawl
39 1.0

Surface Forms

blanket singular
blankets plural

Etymology

Blanket comes from an old French word blanchet, from blanc meaning 'white', because early bed covers were made from white cloth. So a blanket is literally a cloth you put over yourself to keep warm.