duvet

American  

[doo-vey, dyoo-] / duˈveɪ, dyu- /

noun

1. a usually down-filled quilt, often with a removable cover; comforter.

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duvet British  

/ ˈduːveɪ /

noun

1. another name for continental quilt

2. Also called: duvet jacket.  a down-filled jacket used esp by mountaineers

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Etymology

Origin of duvet

First recorded in 1750–60; from French: “down” (plumage), Middle French, alteration of dumet, derivative of Old French dum, dun, ultimately from Old Norse dūnn; cognate with Dutch dons, German Daune, Swedish dun; down ²

Example Sentences

But there was a four-hour wait for an ambulance, so Andrea's family wrapped her in a duvet cover, carried her to the car and drove her to the hospital themselves.

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Pipes in lofts are also prone to problems so could benefit from having their own insulation "duvet" to stop thaw-related challenges.

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A charity is giving away blankets and duvets to residents this winter after experiencing a "massive influx" of donations.

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Mr Dods lies down on a thin mattress on the floor of the cabin, covered with a grey duvet.

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Miss Alker stresses it's important to eat a balanced diet, do exercise and spend time outside - even when all you want to do is cuddle up under the duvet.

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Related Words

• bedspread
• blanket
• comforter