noun

blankie

BLANG-kee

Blankie (noun) means a small blanket a child is attached to and carries around for comfort. Example: “My daughter won't go to sleep without her blankie.”

noun

A small blanket a child is attached to and carries around for comfort.

"My daughter won't go to sleep without her blankie."

How to use blankie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA child's comfort blanket.

When to use it

Informal, childish word — mainly used by and about young children.

Word forms

blankies plural

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Etymology

A shortened, affectionate form of "blanket" with the diminutive ending "-ie."

Rhymes for blankie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blankie” mean?

The word “blankie” means a small blanket a child is attached to and carries around for comfort. In plain terms, a child's comfort blanket.

How do you pronounce “blankie”?

“Blankie” is pronounced BLANG-kee (/ˈblæŋki/ in IPA).

How do you use “blankie” in a sentence?

Here is “blankie” used in a sentence: “My daughter won't go to sleep without her blankie.”

What part of speech is “blankie”?

“Blankie” is a noun.