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comforter

noun

Definition of comforter

as in quilt

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Recent Examples of comforter The set, which includes a comforter and two pillow shams, is made with 100% cotton that has a 200-thread count, and has a lightweight, breathable feel that hot sleepers will appreciate. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026 The bed is comfortable and cozy, with a Sferra blanket, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 The two have slightly different functions (and cleaning routines—here’s how to clean a comforter) but the terms are often, mistakenly, used interchangeably. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 But worn sheets, flat pillows, and a comforter that’s lost its fluff can make winding down less inviting. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comforter

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Noun

And according to the brand, the quilt will last for years thanks to its durable stitching and tight seams.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2026
Use it as a standalone quilt or easily tuck it into your favorite duvet cover thanks to convenient corner loops that keep it securely in place.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of quilt

Noun

Smith hung an oversized Nelson Angled Sphere Bubble Pendant above a custom teak bed with a speckled bouclé headboard and a drapey saffron velvet coverlet for a tranquil effect.

— Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
For the bed itself, comforters, coverlets and sheets from Riley Home can make your bed feel luxurious.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of coverlet

Noun

Inspired by Marcel Duchamp and his poetry of the everyday, Rauschenberg and Johns used commonplace objects—a flashlight, a bedspread—in their creations.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
The 135 rooms are equally over-the-top, with heavy brocade bedspreads, striped carpeting, floral wallpaper, and, in the bathrooms, a black-and-white honeycomb floor and banana-yellow wall tiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bedspread

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Common areas also include a lively lobby bar and cigar room for pours and puffs, respectively, as well as an impressive wine list with bottles sourced from all over the world.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Hannah Waddingham Waddingham brought the drama to Thursday night’s red carpet with a voluminous updo, pulling her signature blonde hair to the back of her head and adding a high puff on top.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

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