Thesaurus results for COUNTERPANE

counterpane

noun

ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpān

Definition of counterpane

as in quilt

a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed a beautiful counterpane that was a family heirloom

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Recent Examples of counterpane Beneath wall text describing Báthory’s ghoulish crimes and her macabre punishment, bloody mannequins in nightshirts, one with its throat hideously cut, sprawl across a counterpane. — Sam Lipsyte, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022

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Noun

Land targeted for conservation makes up a quilt of South Florida wilderness, from coastal wetland to tropical hammocks, inhabited by rare plants, butterflies, bats, snakes and other critters.

— Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of quilt

Noun

In the guest bedroom on the first floor, the bed is covered in a Rogers & Goffigon linen and dressed in a linen coverlet from Nordic Knots.

— Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 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

Definition of coverlet

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

Definition of bedspread

Noun

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

Definition of bedcover

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