duvet

UK /d(j)uːˈveɪ/ US /d(j)uːˈveɪ/

noun 2

Definitions

noun

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.

He pulled the thick duvet over his head to block out the morning light.

Short for duvet cover.

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

double, king-size, single

light, lightweight, thick, thin

warm

VERB + DUVET

pull

On cold winter nights, he always pulls his duvet up to his chin before falling asleep.

fling back, kick off, throw back

She kicked off the duvet because the bedroom was too warm during the night.

DUVET + NOUN

cover

PREP

beneath/under a/the ~

The children snuggled under the duvet while listening to the storm outside.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider

eiderdown

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

He pulled the thick duvet over his head to block out the morning light.

Wiktionary

Even in winter she kicks off her duvet.

Tatoeba · #8276181

This duvet set is made from fibre-dyed cotton.

Tatoeba · #8276182

He pulls up the duvet.

Tatoeba · #8276183

Weather like this tempts me to have a duvet day.

Tatoeba · #8276184

The smell was there before you washed the duvet.

Tatoeba · #8276185

Usage Notes

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