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electric blanket

American  
[ih-lek-trik blang-kit] / ɪˈlɛk trɪk ˈblæŋ kɪt /

noun

  1. a blanket that encloses a heating element in the form of insulated wire.

electric blanket British  

noun

  1. a blanket that contains an electric heating element, used to warm a bed

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Etymology

Origin of electric blanket

First recorded in 1890–95

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Leaving electric blankets or heated throws on for too long can also be dangerous, so use the timer function.

From BBC

You can also use electric blankets or heated throws on a timer function to ensure they don't overheat.

From BBC

Gemma, who works from home, wears tights under her clothes and swears by her electric blanket.

From BBC

Using hot water bottles and electric blankets should work out cheaper than turning up the radiators.

From BBC

Leaving electric blankets or heated throws on for too long can also be dangerous, external, so use the timer function.

From BBC

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