Meaning & Definition of Bedspread in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A large decorative cover for a bed, typically made of fabric.

  Example Sentence: She chose a colorful bedspread to match the curtains.

• Definition: A bed covering that extends to the floor on all sides.

  Example Sentence: The bedspread was long enough to hide the bed frame.

Etymology

Origin: Combining 'bed,' referring to the piece of furniture, and 'spread,' meaning to lay over an area.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• spread the bed: To arrange or tidy the bedding on a bed.
• bedspread design: The artistic pattern or style of a bedspread.

Translations

• Spanish: cubrecamas

• French: couvre-lit

• German: Bettdecke

• Russian: покрывало

Related Words

• quilt: A type of bed covering made of two layers of fabric with padding in between.

• duvet: A type of blanket filled with down or synthetic materials.

• bed linen: The sheets and pillowcases used on a bed.

Slang Meanings of bedspread

• Meaning: Throw the bedspread off someone

  Example Sentence: During the argument, he said he would throw the bedspread off her.

• Meaning: Bedspread party

  Example Sentence: We're having a bedspread party where everyone takes their favorite.