bed cover

Quilt or comforter

A bed cover is any covering placed over a bed for warmth or decoration—blankets, quilts, comforters, bedspreads.

The term is broad and interchangeable with bedcover or bedcovering: She pulled the bed cover up to her chin.

In hotels, the decorative top layer is often called the bed cover.

types

blanket

Soft bed covering

  • quiltStuffed, stitched bed covering
  • throwPropel by arm motion
  • afghanDecorative knitted blanket

patchwork · fitted · flat · weighted blanket · electric blanket

materials

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

microfiber · percale · sateen · flannel · jersey · velvet · satin · brocade · chenille · fleece

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

  • snugComfortably close-fitting
  • softYielding to touch
  • plushThick-pile soft fabric

cushiony · warm · comfy · padded · quilted · downy · fluffy · lightweight · breathable · snuggly

warmth

thermal

Pertaining to warmth

layered · moisture-wicking · breathable · cooling · all-season · heavyweight

decorative

embroidered

Ornamented with sewn designs

paisley · toile · monogrammed · scalloped · ruffled · layered · coordinated · accent · ornamental · heirloom

Categories
Opposites
bedding layer position

bed coverfitted sheet

Elasticized mattress covering

bottom sheet · bed sheet · mattress pad · mattress protector · mattress

covering vs. exposing

bed coverbare mattress

unmade bed

Family

cover, bed, bedding, comforter, duvet, bedspread, coverlet, bedsheet, bedclothes

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G