lap blanket

Seated warmth layer

A lap blanket is a small blanket sized to cover the legs and lap while seated.

Often used by people in wheelchairs, on porches, or watching television: She kept a lap blanket folded on the armchair.

Lap blankets are typically lighter and more decorative than bed blankets.

Related

cold weather · knees · sofa · wheelchair · couch · afghan · quilt · nap · rocking chair · reading · elderly · soft · plush · winter · fireplace · cuddle · movie night · couch potato

Categories
Opposites
size/coverage

lap blanketduvet

Filled bed covering

bedspread · coverlet · sleeping bag · bed quilt · comforter

formality/setting

lap blanketbedspread

Decorative mattress covering

duvet cover · bed linens

portability/context of use

lap blanketfitted sheet

Elasticized mattress covering

bed linens · mattress cover · bedding · electric blanket

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G