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
  • First, refresh your bedroom with a layerable quilt that can stay on your bed all year round.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Such projects usually consist of activities like writing letters to one’s children or making a quilt, not organ donation, but Eleanor had been thrilled by the idea.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Sheets and blankets were stretched tightly over the mattress, pillows were placed at the head, and an actual bedspread, to be totally removed at sleep time, was tucked in on top.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Each bedspread is lightweight, breathable, comfy, cozy, grandma-friendly, and nostalgic.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Pair it with an overshot coverlet (this one from West Elm is particularly affordable) to lean fully into the country-cottage look.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Match them with a lightweight coverlet for summer, then opt for a fluffy down comforter in winter.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Bedcover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedcover. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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