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Definition of bedspread

bedspread

/ˈbɛdˌsprɛd/
bed · spread
Plural:bedspreads
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bedspread Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A decorative outer covering for a bed, usually covering the entire top surface and falling over the sides down to the floor.

Example

"She carefully smoothed the wrinkles out of the floral bedspread before guests arrived."

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• Nearby Words

bed
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bedpan
bedspread
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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'bed' and 'spread', originating in the mid-19th century (circa 1840s) to describe a decorative textile laid out over a fully made bed.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bedspread. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bedspread
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