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duvets

noun·Everyday

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UK/ˈduːveɪz/
US/duːˈveɪz/

“duvets” is a form of “duvet”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.

Meaning

  1. nouncountable

    Thick soft bags filled with feathers or synthetic material, used on beds instead of blankets.

    Grammar: Countable noun; the singular is 'duvet'. Use 'a duvet' for one, 'duvets' for more than one.

    Patterns

    • a duvet
    • duvets
    • under a duvet
    • a duvet cover

    In winter, I sleep under a thick duvet.

    The hotel room had two single beds, each with a clean white duvet.

    She bought new duvets for the guest room.

Word forms

singularduvet

Common combinations

duvet cover
I need to wash the duvet cover this weekend.
feather duvet
A feather duvet is warm but can cause allergies.
duvet day
Some offices allow a duvet day when you feel stressed.
under a duvet
The cat likes to hide under the duvet.

Synonyms and how they differ

quilt
In American English, 'quilt' is the usual word for a thick bed cover; 'duvet' is more common in British English.
comforter
American English uses 'comforter' for a thick, puffy bed cover; it is similar to a duvet but often has a decorative top layer.

Word family

duvet noun
The singular form; one thick bed cover.

Commonly confused: duvets or duvet cover?

duvets vs duvet cover

A duvet cover is a removable fabric sack that you put over a duvet to keep it clean; it is not the duvet itself.

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