ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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

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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