bedspread

noun

bed·​spread ˈbed-ˌspred 

: a usually ornamental cloth cover for a bed

Synonyms of bedspread

• quilt
• coverlet
• counterpane

Examples of bedspread in a Sentence

a beautiful bedspread that is a reproduction of an 18th-century design

Recent Examples on the Web

Inspired by Marcel Duchamp and his poetry of the everyday, Rauschenberg and Johns used commonplace objects—a flashlight, a bedspread—in their creations. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

The 135 rooms are equally over-the-top, with heavy brocade bedspreads, striped carpeting, floral wallpaper, and, in the bathrooms, a black-and-white honeycomb floor and banana-yellow wall tiles. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Pair it with flowy curtains, plush bedspreads, and neutral furniture. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026

Household furnishings like clocks and bedspreads sported his designs. — Beth J. Harpaz The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bedspread

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead
• broadhead

Kids Definition

bedspread

noun

bed·​spread -ˌspred 

: a decorative cover for a bed