bedspread

noun

bed·​spread ˈbed-ˌspred How to pronounce bedspread (audio)
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: a usually ornamental cloth cover for a bed

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a beautiful bedspread that is a reproduction of an 18th-century design
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What began as a search for light, airy fabric became a deeply personal collaboration between mother and daughter, turning an old bedspread into a one-of-a-kind wedding gown. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Get out the sewing machine and turn the areas of favorite sheets, bedspreads, quilts, or other linens that are still in good shape into charming stockings, tote bags, pillow covers, or table runners. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 The bedspread gives you all of the fluffy loft without risking overheating, thanks to its breathable down-alternative fill and box-stitch design that keeps it evenly distributed. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 Sheets and blankets were stretched tightly over the mattress, pillows were placed at the head, and an actual bedspread, to be totally removed at sleep time, was tucked in on top. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bedspread

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First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bedspread was in 1785

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noun
bed·​spread -ˌspred How to pronounce bedspread (audio)
: a decorative cover for a bed

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