coverlet

noun

cov·​er·​let ˈkə-vər-lət How to pronounce coverlet (audio)
-(ˌ)lid

Examples of coverlet in a Sentence

bought a beautiful new coverlet to match the sheets
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The brown linen coverlet is from Cultiver by Colin King. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2024 The Riley Home coverlet solves all of those problems. Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024 And, believe it or not, the soft material doesn’t make the coverlet overbearingly hot. Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024 Her trade trick is a queen-size coverlet cut in two with help from a sewing pro. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for coverlet 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of coverlite, from Anglo-French coverlit, from covre (it) covers + lit bed, from Latin lectus — more at lie

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coverlet was in the 14th century

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“Coverlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coverlet. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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coverlet

noun
cov·​er·​let ˈkəv-ər-lət How to pronounce coverlet (audio)

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