coverlets

plural of coverlet
as in quilts
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 coverlets For the bed itself, comforters, coverlets and sheets from Riley Home can make your bed feel luxurious. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Swap out heavy winter comforters for lighter coverlets or quilts. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 Keep scrolling for our favorite duvet covers, quilts, and coverlets that will keep you comfortable and complement your bedroom’s design. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 Dense mattresses and coverlets of various colors, adorned with all kinds of decorations, lay, lazily stacked, on a bed in a small room. — Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026 Throw blankets and coverlets add style and flexibility to any room. — Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 As quality sheets become more colorful and more accessibly priced, people want to show them off, alongside elegant duvets or coverlets. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026 Plus, accessories like memory foam toppers, breathable coverlets, and supportive pillows are also discounted. — Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coverlets
Noun
  • Its patchwork patterns are reminiscent of antique quilts with plenty of Southern charm, and they’re printed and stitched in sections along the length of the quilt.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Better Homes & Gardens Stripe Chambray Quilt Cotton quilts typically have three layers; the two thin outer layers can wick away moisture and provide a cooling effect, which is why this chambray quilt is the perfect summer layer for your bed.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • Pair it with flowy curtains, plush bedspreads, and neutral furniture.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Household furnishings like clocks and bedspreads sported his designs.
    — BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Coverlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coverlets. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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