bed clothing

Thân thiện

A child pulls the soft bed clothing up to their chin.

Definition

Noun: - Bed coverings: The collective term for the sheets, blankets, quilts, and other covers used on a bed for warmth, comfort, or decoration.

Usage

This is a formal or technical term for the items that cover a bed. It is typically used in contexts like inventory lists, hotel management, or detailed descriptions. - The hotel ensures all bed clothing is changed and laundered daily. - She packed the necessary bed clothing for her camping trip.

Advanced Usage

• "To change the bed clothing": To remove and replace the sheets, blankets, and other covers on a bed.
  • It is important to change the bed clothing regularly for hygiene.

Variants and Related Words

• Bedclothes (noun): A more common, single-word synonym with the same meaning.
  • He pulled the bedclothes up to his chin.
• Bed linen (noun): Often refers specifically to the sheets and pillowcases, which are typically made of linen or similar fabrics.
  • The bed linen was crisp and white.
• Bedding (noun): A broader term that can include both the coverings (bed clothing) and the bottom sheet or mattress pad.
  • They bought new bedding for the master bedroom.

Synonyms

• Bedclothes
• Bed coverings
• Bed linens (when referring to sheets and cases)

Related Phrases

• Make the bed: To arrange the bed clothing neatly on a bed.
  • After changing the bed clothing, she made the bed.

Học thuật

Noun

1. coverings that are used on a bed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bedclothes
• bedding