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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Made with 100% cotton sateen, opting for this cover will add a polished finish to your bedspread. Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025 The complete set comes with a cozy bedspread and two matching pillow shams to match. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025 Grab this shabby chic bedspread in green, grey or pink. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2025 Read on to discover the best linen spray options to freshen your bedspread, wow overnight visitors, or even use to perk up your wardrobe staples pre-laundry day. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 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 30 Jun. 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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