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 Perhaps standing in the doorway of a parent’s bedroom, or sprawled out on the bedroom floor, or even flopped on top of the bedcovers themselves, otherwise sphinxlike teens often share freely what’s on their minds at a time when parents might want to curl up and drift off. Lisa Damour, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Feb. 2023 Perhaps standing in the doorway of a parent’s bedroom, or sprawled out on the bedroom floor, or even flopped on top of the bedcovers themselves, otherwise sphinxlike teens often share freely what’s on their minds at a time when parents might want to curl up and drift off. Lisa Damour, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedcover
Noun
  • This three-piece Tommy Bahama quilt set delivers snuggly but cooling comfort, as it’s made from 100 percent cotton.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • And a lot of my favorite squares and pieces of that quilt were made by Black people and people from the diaspora.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There’s a definite Hawaiian vibe throughout, from the tropical motif bedspreads to wicker furnishings.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The brand has become well-loved for its inexpensive homeware options, including great bedspreads.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Throw blankets and coverlets add style and flexibility to any room.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
  • This coverlet features a matelassé weave in eight soft hues, adding warmth and lavish heft to any bedscape.
    Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Bedcover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedcover. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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