coverlet

noun

cov·​er·​let ˈkə-vər-lət How to pronounce coverlet (audio)
-(ˌ)lid
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: bedspread

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bought a beautiful new coverlet to match the sheets
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Smith hung an oversized Nelson Angled Sphere Bubble Pendant above a custom teak bed with a speckled bouclé headboard and a drapey saffron velvet coverlet for a tranquil effect. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 For the bed itself, comforters, coverlets and sheets from Riley Home can make your bed feel luxurious. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Match them with a lightweight coverlet for summer, then opt for a fluffy down comforter in winter. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Karyn was in bed, propped up on a pillow, very thin under her floral coverlet. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coverlet

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of coverlite, from Anglo-French coverlit, from covre (it) covers + lit bed, from Latin lectus — more at lie

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coverlet was in the 14th century

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“Coverlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coverlet. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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