variants also bedcovering
Definition of bedcovernext
as in quilt
a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed antique bedcovers that should be handled with extreme care

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Recent Examples of bedcover These include an ornate 17th century cabinet decorated with Peruvian silver and five historic barkcloth textiles from various Pacific islands, including a bedcover that once belonged to Hawaiian Queen Ka’ahumanu. Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2023 The custom wall paneling in the primary bedroom is oak, the pendant is by Gubi, and the bedcover is by Matteo. Tessa Watson, ELLE Decor, 22 Mar. 2023 Cooperative Djiguiyaso employs more than 100 women to create pieces (cushions, dresses, shirts, bedcovers) that merge bogolan with traditional tie-dye techniques. Deborah Needleman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2023
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Noun
  • Drape a quilt over a chair or repurpose a vintage curtain into a pillow cover.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • Next door is a vast haberdashery, with sewing kits, yarns, buttons, quilt patches and threads merchandised in colorful heaps on tables and along walls.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Timeless paisleys, classic florals, modern geometric, and more quilt styles will effortlessly upgrade your bedspread without stretching your budget.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Oversized Blanket Lastly if your bed frame does not have a box spring, use an oversized bedspread or blanket.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Shoppers are huge fans of the coverlet, especially those in hot, Southern climates.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
  • Creamy cotton with blue floral embroidery gives this coverlet the look of a vintage European find.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

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“Bedcover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedcover. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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