What is another word for counterpane?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntəpˌe͡ɪn] (IPA)

Counterpane is a term that refers to a decorative bedspread. However, there are numerous synonyms for counterpane that can also be used to describe this kind of bedding. Some of the most popular synonyms include bed cover, bedspread, quilt, coverlet, throw, comforter, and duvet cover. These synonyms have slightly different connotations and can refer to different styles and materials, such as patchwork quilts or luxurious duvet covers. No matter which term is used, all of these synonyms evoke a sense of coziness and comfort, making them a popular choice in bedrooms around the world.

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What are the hypernyms for Counterpane?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Counterpane

Of course, they had told Charling that her mother was an angel now and was not in the churchyard at all, but in heaven; only heaven was a very long way off, and Charling preferred to think that mother was only asleep under the green counterpane with the daisies on it.
"The Literary Sense"
E. Nesbit
He let the flowers fall to the counterpane with a low moan.
"Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life"
Ann S. Stephens
Bosworth's voice grew lower and lower; his hands crossed themselves upon the counterpane; his eyes closed, and very soon his measured breathing proved that he was quietly asleep.
"Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life"
Ann S. Stephens

Famous quotes with Counterpane

  • In some great boarding schools for the fair sex, it is customary, upon the introduction of a novice, for the scholars to receive her with much pretended solemnity, and decorate a throne in which she is to be installed, in order to hear a set speech, addressed to her by one of the young ladies in the name of the rest. The throne is wide enough for three persons to sit conveniently, and is made with two stools, having a tub nearly filled with water between them, and the whole is covered by a counterpane or blanket, ornamented with ribands and other trifling fineries, and drawn very tightly over the two stools, upon each of which a lady is seated to keep the blanket from giving way when the new scholar takes her place; and these are called her maids of honour. The speech consists of high-flown compliments calculated to flatter the vanity of the stranger; and as soon as it is concluded, the maids of honour rising suddenly together, the counterpane of course gives way, and poor miss is unexpectedly immerged in the water.
    Joseph Strutt

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