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bedspreads

noun

plural of bedspread

as in quilts

a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed a beautiful bedspread that is a reproduction of an 18th-century design

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Recent Examples of bedspreads And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings. — Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 Hot water wash and heat-dry bed sheets, blankets, bedspreads and any clothing that touches the floor. — Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025 Gingham, one of Elizabeth’s favorite motifs, shows up on the bedspreads and rug. — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026 Guest rooms have been retrofitted with granny-chic chenille bedspreads, while modern upgrades include plush mattresses. — Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 Laura Ashley From matching mommy-and-me dresses to floral bedspreads, Laura Ashley was the brand of the 1980s and early '90s. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The center holds more than 450 quilts and bedspreads, collected over half a century by Jen Jones, the founder of the center, which tells the story of a unique textile heritage handed down from generation to generation by families and communities. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026

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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

Definition of quilts

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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
Shop 14 of our favorite coverlets on Amazon below, with options for every style and budget, starting at $30.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 May 2026

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