bedspread

noun

bed·​spread ˈbed-ˌspred How to pronounce bedspread (audio)
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: 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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Not only are cooling blankets outfitted with cool-to-the-touch Q-Max technology that lowers skin temperatures, but these bedspreads are also getting cuter and cuter. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026 This usually means unearthing products from medicine cabinets, organizers, and drawers, and lining them up on the floor or across their bedspread. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026 The benefit of a throw blanket or bedspread is its transitional maximalism. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026 Black steel fixtures furnish the bathrooms, while linen bedspreads and curtains add a tactile touch. Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 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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