Background for duvets
BeDict Logo

duvets

/duːveɪz/ /djuːveɪz/

Meanings
noun
A thick, padded quilt used instead of blankets.

Examples :

"In the winter, we use thick duvets on our beds to stay warm instead of thin blankets. "
item wear material

Related Words

Illustration guest

guest noun

/ɡɛst/

A recipient of hospitality, specifically someone staying by invitation at the house of another.

"The guests were let in by the butler."

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Illustration brighten

brighten verb

/ˈbɹaɪtən/ [ˈbɹaɪ̯ʔn̩]

To make bright or brighter in color.

"We brightened the room with a new coat of paint."

Illustration thick

thick noun

/θɪk/ /θɘk/

The thickest, or most active or intense, part of something.

"It was mayhem in the thick of battle."

Illustration padded

padded verb

/ˈpædɪd/ /ˈpæɾɪd/

To stuff.

"The seamstress padded the cushion with extra cotton to make it more comfortable. "

Illustration quilt

quilt noun

/kwɪlt/

A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.

"My grandmother is going to sew a quilt."

Illustration bought

bought verb

/bɔːt/ /bɔt/

To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

"My sister bought a new backpack for school. "

Illustration comforter

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. "

Illustration floral

floral noun

/ˈflɔːɹəl/ /ˈflɔɹəl/

A design involving flowers

"The floral design on the tablecloth was a beautiful addition to the dinner party. "

Illustration blankets

blankets noun

/blænkɛts/

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

"The baby was cold, so his mother put a blanket over him."

Illustration winter

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. "

Illustration cover

cover noun

/ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/

A lid.

"The casserole dish needs a cover to keep the food warm. "