coverlet

American  

[kuhv-er-lit] / ˈkʌv ər lɪt /

noun

1. Also coverlid a bed quilt that does not cover the pillow, used chiefly for warmth; bedspread.

2. Archaic. any covering covering or cover.

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coverlet British  

/ ˈkʌvəlɪt /

noun

1. another word for bedspread

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Etymology

Origin of coverlet

1250–1300; Middle English coverlite < Anglo-French cuver-lit bedspread, equivalent to cuver to cover + lit bed < Latin lectus; akin to lie ², lay ¹

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How does coverlet compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• coverlet vs. bedspread

Example Sentences

Flip this compact plain wood carrier for food, drinks and utensils and it becomes a low table for serving or eating poolside, on a beach blanket or on a coverlet in the grass.

From New York Times

But the pre–Civil War coverlet could have implications far beyond the county.

From Washington Times

Pottery Barn has one with the Sherpa material on one side and a crisp black-and-white gingham cotton on the other, so you basically have a coverlet and blanket in one.

From Washington Times

Apparently, humans liked the renegade wolves quite a bit and eventually started controlling their breeding and letting them sleep on down coverlets.

From New York Times

“Bed Bath & Beyond has very basic items for someone on a budget who wants that luxurious bed with a coverlet, duvet and shams,” Hackett Cassidy says.

From Seattle Times