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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The 135 rooms are equally over-the-top, with heavy brocade bedspreads, striped carpeting, floral wallpaper, and, in the bathrooms, a black-and-white honeycomb floor and banana-yellow wall tiles. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Pair it with flowy curtains, plush bedspreads, and neutral furniture. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026 Household furnishings like clocks and bedspreads sported his designs. — Beth J. Harpaz The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026 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 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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bedspread

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

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