bought a beautiful new coverlet to match the sheets
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In the primary bedroom, a custom bed upholstered in Michael Smith fabric is dressed in a Hollywood at Home coverlet, while vintage floral sconces frame the headboard.—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025 Honestly, the coverlets deserve a three-bedroom house, one color in each room.—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025 What is the difference between a coverlet and a quilt?
Coverlets and quilts have similar qualities, so they can sometimes be easily confused.—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025 Thick duvets and cozy coverlets add comfort, and throw pillows bring in color and pattern.—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coverlet
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Middle English, alteration of coverlite, from Anglo-French coverlit, from covre (it) covers + lit bed, from Latin lectus — more at lie
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