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- [bed-klohz, -klohth z]
- /ˈbɛdˌkloʊz, -ˌkloʊðz/
- /ˈbed.kləʊðz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bed-klohz, -klohth z]
- /ˈbɛdˌkloʊz, -ˌkloʊðz/
Definitions of bedclothes word
- noun plural bedclothes Bedclothes are the sheets and covers which you put over yourself when you get into bed. 3
- noun plural bedclothes sheets, blankets, and other coverings of a bed 3
- noun plural bedclothes sheets, blankets, comforters, etc. used on a bed 3
- noun bedclothes Coverings for a bed, such as sheets and blankets. 1
- noun,plural bedclothes sheets and covers for a bed 1
- noun bedclothes Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed. 0
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Origin of bedclothes
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at bed, clothes
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Parts of speech for Bedclothes
noun
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bedclothes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bedclothes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bedclothes
noun bedclothes
- sheet — Nautical. a rope or chain for extending the clews of a square sail along a yard. a rope for trimming a fore-and-aft sail. a rope or chain for extending the lee clew of a course.
- quilt — a coverlet for a bed, made of two layers of fabric with some soft substance, as wool or down, between them and stitched in patterns or tufted through all thicknesses in order to prevent the filling from shifting.
- bedspread — A bedspread is a decorative cover which is put over a bed, on top of the sheets and blankets.
- blanket — A blanket is a large square or rectangular piece of thick cloth, especially one which you put on a bed to keep you warm.
- bed linen — Bed linen is sheets and pillowcases.
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