coverlid
Definition
Noun: a coverlid is a bed covering, such as a blanket or quilt, used to keep warm or decorate a bed. It is an older or less common variant of the word "coverlet."
Usage Examples
- (A bed covering used for warmth.)
- (A decorative bedspread.)
Advanced Usage
The term "coverlid" is largely archaic or dialectal in modern English, often replaced by "coverlet" or "bedspread." It may appear in historical texts or regional speech. - In the 19th-century novel, the innkeeper provided a clean coverlid for each guest. (A simple bed covering.)
Variants and Related Words
Coverlet (n): the more common modern spelling and form of "coverlid," meaning a lightweight bed covering.
- The hotel room had a white coverlet on the bed. (A decorative bedspread.)
Cover (n/v): a broader term for something that protects or hides; "coverlid" is a specific type of "cover."
- She used a cover to protect the furniture. (A general protective layer.)
Synonyms
- Bedspread: a decorative cloth covering for a bed.
- Quilt: a thick, padded bed covering, often stitched.
- Blanket: a large piece of fabric used for warmth.
Related Idioms
- Pull the coverlid over one's head: an idiom meaning to ignore a problem or hide from reality (rare, but derived from the act of hiding under a bed covering).
- Instead of facing the issue, he pulled the coverlid over his head. (He avoided dealing with the situation.)