Duvet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d(j)uːˈveɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Duvet is a noun meaning (US) Short for duvet cover.
Meaning
(US) Short for duvet cover.
More Meanings
- (British, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada) A quilt or usually flat cloth bag with a filling (traditionally down) and usually an additional washable cover, used instead of blankets; often called a comforter or quilt, especially in US English.
Example Sentences
He pulled the thick duvet over his head to block out the morning light.
Word Forms
- duvets
Synonyms for duvet
Depending on context, synonyms include comforter, doona, quilt, eiderdown.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eiderdown, covers, downy, doona, duvetine, duvetyn.
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