bedspread

noun

bed·​spread ˈbed-ˌspred How to pronounce bedspread (audio)
: a usually ornamental cloth cover for a bed

Examples of bedspread in a Sentence

a beautiful bedspread that is a reproduction of an 18th-century design
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The dramatic scalloped edges are the quilt’s pièce de résistance on an otherwise neutral-looking bedspread. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025 Your mother is holding onto the bedspread. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 Six-inch corners on his bedspread. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025 This flat, frills-free option is perfect for layering with a lightweight bedspread. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bedspread

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedspread was in 1820

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“Bedspread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedspread. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

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bedspread

noun
bed·​spread -ˌspred How to pronounce bedspread (audio)
: a decorative cover for a bed

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