noun

bedspread

BEHD-sprehd

Bedspread (noun) means a decorative top cover for a bed, laid over the sheets and blankets. Example: “She bought a new bedspread to match the curtains.”

noun

A decorative top cover for a bed, laid over the sheets and blankets.

"She bought a new bedspread to match the curtains."

How to use bedspread

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe outer, often decorative cover placed over a made bed.

Easily confused with

blanket → duvet →

Word forms

bedspreads plural

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Etymology

From "bed" plus "spread."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for bedspread

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bedspread” mean?

The word “bedspread” means a decorative top cover for a bed, laid over the sheets and blankets. In plain terms, the outer, often decorative cover placed over a made bed.

How do you pronounce “bedspread”?

“Bedspread” is pronounced BEHD-sprehd (/ˈbɛd.spɹɛd/ in IPA).

How do you use “bedspread” in a sentence?

Here is “bedspread” used in a sentence: “She bought a new bedspread to match the curtains.”

What part of speech is “bedspread”?

“Bedspread” is a noun.

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