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coverlet

noun

ˈkə-vər-lət

Definition of coverlet

as in quilt

a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed bought a beautiful new coverlet to match the sheets

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Recent Examples of coverlet Match them with a lightweight coverlet for summer, then opt for a fluffy down comforter in winter. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Karyn was in bed, propped up on a pillow, very thin under her floral coverlet. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Embody classic Americana with this coverlet set featuring red, white, and blue plaid fabric. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 Shoppers are huge fans of the coverlet, especially those in hot, Southern climates. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coverlet

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Bedsure PureWoven Embroidered Quilt Anyone who’s anti-comforter can find a happy compromise in this cotton quilt, which is available in a dozen different colors to complement your bedroom’s color palette.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
The Sacramento Modern Quilt Guild is a community of upwards of 120 quilters from the Sacramento area who appreciate modern quilt aesthetics.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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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

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covering (up)

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