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Definition of bedclothes

bedclothes

/ˈbɛdˌkloʊðz/
bed · clothes
Plural:bedclothes
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bedclothes Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Coverings for a bed, such as sheets, blankets, quilts, and pillowcases.

Example

"She stripped the bedclothes off the mattress and put them in the washing machine."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Bedclothes" is a plural-only noun (pluralia tantum) referring to sheets, blankets, and quilts for a bed, not to pajamas or nightwear worn by a person.

• Nearby Words

bedboard
bedbug
bedchamber
bedclothes
bedcover
bedcovering
bedding

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of "bed" (from Old English bedd) and "clothes" (from Old English clāthas), preserving the older sense of "clothes" as general woven coverings or linens rather than personal attire.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bedclothes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bedclothes
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