coverlet

/ˈkʌvələt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkʌvərlət/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkə-vər-lət -(ˌ)lid/ (ame, mw)

coverlet — noun

  • coverletsingular
  • coverletsplural

1. A light decorative cloth that is spread over a bed, usually on top of the sheets

1.名詞C1
釋義

A light decorative cloth that is spread over a bed, usually on top of the sheets or blanket.

例句

Anjali smoothed the white coverlet across the guest bed before her parents arrived.

collocation: smooth a coverlet across the bed

The blue coverlet matched the curtains and made the small room feel calmer.

同義詞
  • bedspread

    broader general term for a cloth spread over a bed

  • quilt

    usually thicker and padded, not just a light top cover

  • throw

    smaller and more casual, often used on a sofa or at the end of a bed

文法句型

a/the coverlet

spread a coverlet over/across the bed

用法筆記

Usually refers to a lighter top layer used mainly for appearance or light warmth. Unlike a quilt or duvet, a coverlet is often thin enough to fold back neatly during the day.