bedcovering

Quilt or comforter

A bedcovering is anything placed over a bed for warmth or decoration—blankets, quilts, comforters, bedspreads, or duvets.

The term is broad and functional, used when the specific type doesn't matter: She pulled back the bedcoverings and climbed in.

types

blanket

Soft bed covering

  • duvetFilled bed covering
  • quiltStuffed, stitched bed covering
  • sheetFlat rectangular material

throw · afghan · eiderdown · fleece · counterpane · fitted sheet · flat sheet · mattress pad · mattress topper · bedroll

materials

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

wool · down · silk · polyester · synthetic · sateen · percale · muslin · cambric · batiste

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

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

warm · lightweight · breathable · layered · cushioned · padded · fluffy · thick · thin · airy

decorative

patchwork

Fabric scraps sewn together

damask · paisley · toile · applique · quilted · tufted · ruffled · pleated · piped · monogrammed

function

warmth

Heat you feel

cooling · moisture-wicking · hypoallergenic · weighted · protective · washable · reversible · seasonal

Opposites
bed component function

bedcoveringmattress

Padded sleeping surface

mattress pad · mattress topper · box spring · mattress protector · underlay

exposure/coverage

bedcoveringbare mattress

Family

bedcoverings

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G