bedspread

noun

bed·​spread ˈbed-ˌspred How to pronounce bedspread (audio)
Synonyms of bedspreadnext
: a usually ornamental cloth cover for a bed

Examples of bedspread in a Sentence

a beautiful bedspread that is a reproduction of an 18th-century design
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The simple, but chic rooms have natural-toned rugs, bedspreads and bathrobes, and receive heavy doses of the area’s signature bright sunlight. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 The complete set comes with a cozy bedspread and two matching pillow shams. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026 The center holds more than 450 quilts and bedspreads, collected over half a century by Jen Jones, the founder of the center, which tells the story of a unique textile heritage handed down from generation to generation by families and communities. Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026 Right now your cat is probably shredding your bedspread in a ravenous rage. Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bedspread

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedspread was in 1785

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“Bedspread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedspread. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

bedspread

noun
bed·​spread -ˌspred How to pronounce bedspread (audio)
: a decorative cover for a bed

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