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comfortables

/ˈkʌmfərtəbəlz/ /ˈkʌmfərtəbl̩z/

Meanings
noun
A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

Examples :

"In the winter, my grandmother makes warm comfortables for all the grandchildren to use on their beds. "
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Related Words

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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quilted verb

/ˈkwɪltɪd/

To construct a quilt.

"My grandmother quilted a beautiful blanket for my baby sister. "

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their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

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for conjunction

/fɔːr/

In order to.

"I saved money for a new car."

Illustration grandchildren

grandchildren noun

/ˈɡrændˌtʃɪldrən/ /ˈɡrænˌtʃɪldrən/

A child of someone's child.

"My daughter's children are my grandchildren, and I love spending time with them after school. "

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beds noun

/bɛdz/

A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep.

"My cat often sleeps on my bed. I keep a glass of water next to my bed when I sleep."

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warm adjective

/wɔːm/ /wɔɹm/

Having a temperature slightly higher than usual, but still pleasant; mildly hot.

"The tea is still warm."

Illustration makes

makes noun

/meɪks/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

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coverlet noun

/ˈkʌvərlɪt/ /ˈkʌvərˌleɪt/

A blanket used as a bed covering, usually quilted.

"She pulled the warm, quilted coverlet over herself and snuggled into bed. "

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comforter noun

/ˈkʌmfətə/ /ˈkʌmfəɹtəɹ/

A person who comforts someone who is suffering.

"My grandmother was a comforter to my younger brother when he failed his math test. "

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winter noun

/ˈwɪntɚ/ /ˈwɪntə/

Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

"The winter holidays are a popular time for family gatherings. "

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stuffed verb

/stʌft/

To fill by packing or crowding something into; to cram with something; to load to excess.

"She stuffed her backpack with books and papers before school. "