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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Gingham, one of Elizabeth’s favorite motifs, shows up on the bedspreads and rug. Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026 Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Smooth out any wrinkles on the bedspread, fluff the pillows, and clear off the nightstands of any items that may have accumulated the night before. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 The grainy technique is particularly visible in Il grand letto azzurro (1965), featured in the Lévy Gorvy Dayan show, where close inspection of the teal bedspread reveals a tan floral pattern made up of non-pigmented sand. Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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bedspread

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

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