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BEDCLOTHES

Dictionary entry overview: What does bedclothes mean?

• BEDCLOTHES (noun)
The noun BEDCLOTHES has 1 sense:

1. coverings that are used on a bed

Familiarity information: BEDCLOTHES used as a noun is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• BEDCLOTHES (noun)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Coverings that are used on a bed

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

bed clothing; bedclothes; bedding

Hypernyms ("bedclothes" is a kind of...):

cloth covering (a covering made of cloth)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "bedclothes"):

bedroll (bedding rolled up for carrying)

bed cover; bed covering; bedcover; bedspread; counterpane; spread (decorative cover for a bed)

blanket; cover (bedding that keeps a person warm in bed)

mattress cover (bedclothes that provide a cover for a mattress)

comforter; puff; quilt (bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together)

throw (bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something)

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