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
  • Add a quilt or coverlet at the foot of the bed for extra warmth, then finish with a mix of accent pillows in plush fabrics like velvet, chenille, or knit.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Choose one or two meaningful mementos to display, such as a quilt made by your great-grandmother.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Black steel fixtures furnish the bathrooms, while linen bedspreads and curtains add a tactile touch.
    Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The complete set comes with a cozy bedspread and two matching pillow shams to match.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • This coverlet is made of 100 percent cotton in a honeycomb weave, and its deep gray Stone color won’t fade in the wash.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • 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, 22 Dec. 2025

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“Bedcover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedcover. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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