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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe outer, often decorative cover placed over a made bed.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bedspreads
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She bought a new _____ to match the curtains.
Etymology
From "bed" plus "spread."
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Rhymes for bedspread
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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.
