variants also bedcovering
Definition of bedcovernext
as in quilt
a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed antique bedcovers that should be handled with extreme care

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Recent Examples of bedcover These include an ornate 17th century cabinet decorated with Peruvian silver and five historic barkcloth textiles from various Pacific islands, including a bedcover that once belonged to Hawaiian Queen Ka’ahumanu. Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2023 The custom wall paneling in the primary bedroom is oak, the pendant is by Gubi, and the bedcover is by Matteo. Tessa Watson, ELLE Decor, 22 Mar. 2023 Cooperative Djiguiyaso employs more than 100 women to create pieces (cushions, dresses, shirts, bedcovers) that merge bogolan with traditional tie-dye techniques. Deborah Needleman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2023
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Noun
  • Birdie rolled over to stick her feet out from beneath the quilt.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The site used to operate as an ALDI grocery store and later a Quilters HQ quilt shop.
    Taylor O'Connor July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Timeless paisleys, classic florals, modern geometric, and more quilt styles will effortlessly upgrade your bedspread without stretching your budget.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Oversized Blanket Lastly if your bed frame does not have a box spring, use an oversized bedspread or blanket.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • This cotton coverlet fits the bill, thanks to its lightweight cotton make, and ribbing adds dimension to the otherwise plain set.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
  • Shoppers are huge fans of the coverlet, especially those in hot, Southern climates.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

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“Bedcover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedcover. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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