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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

Example Sentences

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During the next outage, you’ll find me with my family, under an electric blanket, sipping piping hot tea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

"Can you thaw a frozen turkey by wrapping it in an electric blanket?"

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2022

She has also invested in an electric blanket.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2022

It’s equipped with a gas generator that powers a microwave, a toaster and an electric blanket.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2021

She is resigned to warming dinner for herself in a little while, changing into her nightgown, switching on the electric blanket on her bed.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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