bedclothesnoun [ plural ]
uk/ˈbed.kləʊðz/us/ˈbed.kloʊðz/the sheets and covers that you put on a bed
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Bed linen & covers
- bed linen
- bed sheet
- bedding
- bedspread
- blanket
- comforter
- continental quilt
- counterpane
- cover
- coverlet
- Doona
- duvet cover
- eiderdown
- layette
- linen
- pillow
- quilt
- sheet
- sleeping bag
- valance
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Examples from literature
- From being burning hot he had become deadly cold, glad to cover himself with the bedclothes.
- He smothered the cough as well as he could beneath the bedclothes for fear of disturbing David.
- I threw off the bedclothes and stepped on to the floor of the cabin, fumbling hastily for my slippers.
- The next instant he threw off the bedclothes and started to rise.
- Then he drew the bedclothes over her and fled.