bedcover

bed·cov·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bed-kuhv-er]
- /ˈbɛdˌkʌv ər/
- /ˈbedkʌvər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bed-kuhv-er]
- /ˈbɛdˌkʌv ər/

Definitions of bedcover word

noun bedcover a bedspread 3
noun bedcover a cover for a bed; coverlet; bedspread 3
noun bedcover a bedspread. 1
noun bedcover A decorative cover for a bed; a bedspread or counterpane. 0

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Origin of bedcover

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; bed + cover

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Parts of speech for Bedcover

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bedcover popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

bedcover usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for bedcover

noun bedcover

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.
cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
spread — to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed by out).
coverlet — A coverlet is the same as a bedspread.
counterpane — A counterpane is a decorative cover on a bed.

All 6 Synonyms of bedcover