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bedspread

bedspread

22 1.4
A decorative cover spread over a bed that covers the sheets and blankets
  • noun
  • /ˈbɛdˌsprɛd/
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  • The bedspread was covered in beautiful patterns, making the bed look inviting.
  • match the bedspread

I saw this and I remember thinking that's going to look really good on Victorian bedspread.

Examples

  • "Lily went to the bedroom and fell across the bedspread facedown, fully clothed."

    Fiction book (1993)
  • I would love to know more about the bedspread the cat is sitting on.

    Blog text (24)
  • And the bedspread was pulled off the bed.

  • Joey, what happened to the bedspread?

  • So she comes in, she says, Mom, did you throw away the bedspread on my doll beds?

  • Tuck up the ends of the bedspread, or little mice will run up during the night.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Molly twitched her bedspread straight and sat down on the floor.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • I stood staring down at her jungle-printed bedspread while she paced toward the window.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Jada had pulled off the rose bedspread instantly, along with the blankets and sheets.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Janet knelt on Peg's blue-and-purple Indian bedspread and inspected the books.

    Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

quilt
vsbedspread
140 1.2

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

is more about decoration and covering sheets than heavy insulation
comforter
vsbedspread
  • US
19 2.5

A thick bed covering filled with warm material for sleeping

is lighter and mainly decorative, not focused on heavy insulation
duvet
vsbedspread
9 3.0

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

is a decorative layer over sheets and blankets rather than the main warm covering
spread
vsbedspread
5 2.7

A cloth that covers a bed for warmth or style

focuses on covering sheets and blankets rather than just adding warmth
coverlet
vsbedspread
4 7.7

A decorative cloth for a bed like a thin quilt

is similar but more general, not necessarily quilted
bedcover
vsbedspread
2 1.3

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

is the decorative cover that specifically spreads over sheets and blankets
bed cover
vsbedspread
1 1.0

A large cloth that lies on top of a bed to protect it and make it look nice

is the same idea but emphasizes being spread over sheets and blankets
counterpane
vsbedspread
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A decorative cover for a bed like a quilt or bedspread

is the general spread placed over sheets and blankets, not only quilts
bed covering
vsbedspread
1 1.5

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

is the specific decorative cover that lies over sheets and blankets
quilted bedspread
vsbedspread
2.9

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

is broader, not limited to quilted or padded styles
coverlid
vsbedspread
  • Archaic
9.9

A cloth like a quilt or blanket that covers a bed

is the modern decorative cover commonly spread over sheets
bedquilt
vsbedspread
3.4

A thick blanket that covers a bed to keep you warm

is thinner and mainly decorative rather than primarily for warmth

Compounds

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

How Decorative

quilt
140 1.2
coverlet
4 7.7
bedspread
22 1.4
throw
20 3.0

Surface Forms

bedspread singular
bedspreads plural

Morphology

bedspread = bed + spread (transparent) = bed + spread

The meaning is directly derivable from 'bed' + 'spread' as a covering for a bed.

Etymology

Bedspread is simply made from bed and spread, where spread means 'to open out' or 'to cover'. So a bedspread is a decorative cover you 'spread' over a bed to cover the sheets and blankets and make the bed look neat.