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coverlet

noun

ˈkə-vər-lət

Definition of coverlet

as in quilt

a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed bought a beautiful new coverlet to match the sheets

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Recent Examples of coverlet Match them with a lightweight coverlet for summer, then opt for a fluffy down comforter in winter. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Karyn was in bed, propped up on a pillow, very thin under her floral coverlet. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Embody classic Americana with this coverlet set featuring red, white, and blue plaid fabric. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 Shoppers are huge fans of the coverlet, especially those in hot, Southern climates. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coverlet

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In 2020 the National AIDS Memorial completed a digitization project so that anyone can view the quilt online.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
The agent’s story peters out at the end; Simon photographs a quilt made out of T-shirts from his many law-enforcement jobs which his girlfriend commissioned for him from Etsy.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

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covering (up)

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