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

Made from fade-, pill-, and weather-resistant material, this quilt is built to last many seasons.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
For bedding upgrades, snap up this lightweight summer quilt and these cooling sheets.

— Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of quilt

Noun

Add a set of cotton percale sheets for even more breathability, then when summer ends, use the lightweight quilt as a coverlet or bedspread over your comforter with warm flannel sheets.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
The grand French state beds of the 18th century traditionally encompassed a kit that included a bed frame, canopy, mattress, sheets, pillows, coverlet, and bolster.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026

Definition of coverlet

Noun

Timeless paisleys, classic florals, modern geometric, and more quilt styles will effortlessly upgrade your bedspread without stretching your budget.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Oversized Blanket Lastly if your bed frame does not have a box spring, use an oversized bedspread or blanket.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 June 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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