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
  • The Bee previously reported that attendees will be able to create quilt squares to form a community quilt that will later be presented to the Placer County Board of Supervisors.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
  • Even the smallest patch of green helps connect us to the larger ecological quilt.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Gingham, one of Elizabeth’s favorite motifs, shows up on the bedspreads and rug.
    Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
  • Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Keep scrolling for our favorite duvet covers, quilts, and coverlets that will keep you comfortable and complement your bedroom’s design.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
  • Try a colorful coverlet to make an eye-catching statement, add a light and airy layer over your comforter for a seasonal refresh, or trade a modern design for traditional patterns to make your space feel effortlessly more inviting.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 May 2026

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“Bedcover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedcover. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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