warm blanket

Snug bedtime layer

A warm blanket is bedding that provides or retains heat, used literally for comfort during sleep or rest: She wrapped herself in a warm blanket by the fire.

Figuratively, anything comforting or reassuring can be a warm blanket: His presence was like a warm blanket on a cold night.

The phrase often evokes security and coziness.

Related

quilt · comforter · soft · cuddle · flannel · throw · wool · heated · fuzzy · plush · cocoon · nap · lazy Sunday · sleepy · comfort · wrap · toasty · hot cocoa

Categories
Opposites
thermal function

warm blanketice pack

Frozen pouch for injuries

cold compress · wet towel · air conditioning · cold water · cooling blanket

comfort and security (metaphorical)

warm blanketcold shoulder

Intentional dismissive treatment

cold shower · harsh reality · rude awakening · exposure · slap in the face

material weight and coverage

warm blanketthin sheet

bare mattress · sheet · mesh · gauze

Family

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Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G