Definition

A covering used on a bed, which can be a sheet, blanket, or quilt.

Example

She chose a beautiful bedcover to match the curtains in her bedroom.

Conversation

I just bought a new bedcover for my room.

Oh really? What color is it?

It's a nice blue with some floral patterns.

That sounds lovely! I need to get a new bedcover too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bedcover → The word is formed from "bed" (from Old English *bedd*, meaning a sleeping place) and "cover" (from Old French *couvrer*, meaning to cover). A bedcover is something that covers a bed.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sleeping place' ('bed') that is 'covered' ('cover') — that's what a bedcover does.

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