bedspread

noun

bed·spread | \ ˈbed-ˌspred

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Definition of bedspread

: a usually ornamental cloth cover for a bed

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

Recent Examples on the Web Topping our list is the Mambe 100% Waterproof Furniture Cover for Pets and People, a luxuriously soft microfleece blanket available in a wide range of sizes, including a full-size protective bedspread. — Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, "Best blankets for cat hair," 17 Mar. 2021 Adding plants or a fresh white bedspread make an impact in photos and home tours. — oregonlive, "Preparing a house to sell: 5 style tips from Portland’s Crush Staging," 3 Mar. 2021 Then, in the 1960s, the great leap—from the doghouse onto the bedspread, thanks to flea collars. — Daniel Dorsa, Smithsonian Magazine, "The New Science of Our Ancient Bond With Dogs," 17 Nov. 2020 Later, her whole body becomes part of a marbleized bedspread. — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, "Heidi Klum debuts her 2020 Halloween costumes: See exclusive, behind-the-scenes photos," 31 Oct. 2020 Pair a subtle, soothing shade of blue on the walls with a deep, moody navy bedspread. — Washington Post, "Pandemic and other 2020 angst getting you down? There’s a color for that.," 17 Sep. 2020 The superman logo also appears in on the bedspread for a plush round bed upstairs. — Ally Mauch, PEOPLE.com, "Shaquille O’Neal Relists His Florida Mansion for $19.5M," 9 Sep. 2020 What about viral particles released into the air through other routes—kicked up from the ground, shaken out from a bedspread, crinkled off a dirty tissue? — Megan Molteni, Wired, "A New Study Suggests a Possible Disease Vector: Germy Dust," 19 Aug. 2020 The setup features a bean bag chair and a geometric bedspread, among other nostalgic accents. — Danielle Garrand, CBS News, "The last Blockbuster in the world will soon be available to rent on Airbnb — for just $4 a night," 12 Aug. 2020

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31 Mar 2021

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“Bedspread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedspread. Accessed 10 May. 2021.

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bedspread

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bedspread

: a decorative cover for a bed

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bedspread

noun

bed·spread | \ ˈbed-ˌspred

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Kids Definition of bedspread

: a decorative top covering for a bed

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