as in quilts
a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed
a beautiful bedspread that is a reproduction of an 18th-century design
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Recent Examples of bedspreads
Hot water wash and heat-dry bed sheets, blankets, bedspreads and any clothing that touches the floor.
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Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedspreads
coverlets
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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,
23 Sep. 2025
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Plus, accessories like memory foam toppers, breathable coverlets, and supportive pillows are also discounted.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Bedspreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedspreads. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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